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More than 1,700 Cullman County high school students came together Tuesday, April 23, for a districtwide assembly in preparation for the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month.

As the country experiences a growing mental health crisis, particularly among the nation's youth, one organization is stepping up to help educate the age group on the issue.

Trigger warning: This article contains references to suicide. Tyler Hilinski enrolled to play quarterback at WSU in 2015. He played a significant role in the 2017 season when the Cougs went to the Holiday Bowl and looked poised to take the starting role going forward. In January 2018, Pullman Police found him dead by suicide....

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In an effort to shatter the mental health silence within collegiate athletics, Hilinski’s Hope will hold a “Tyler Talk” at Illinois State University.

One of the main mission points of "Hilinskis Hope" is to remove the stigma of mental illness.

In spreading the story of their late son, who QB’ed Washington State before his 2018 suicide, Mark and Kim Hilinski are taking on a mental health crisis. Their work comes at a steep cost.

Over 115 schools around the country are participating in the third annual College Football Mental Health Week spearheaded by the Hilinksi family.

Over 115 schools around the country are participating in the third annual College Football Mental Health Week spearheaded by the Hilinksi family.

A new initiative from the ACC, Big Ten and Pac-12 is aimed at raising awareness about the importance of mental health and wellness.