NBA ’s Kevin Love and UCLA’s Michelle Craske: Teamed up for mental health

NBA star Kevin Love has had many teammates on the basketball court, including his fellow Bruins, the Cleveland Cavaliers and now, of course, the Miami Heat. But one of his all-time favorites may just be his teammate in destigmatizing anxiety and depression: Michelle Craske, UCLA distinguished professor of psychology and of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences.In fact, Love is proud that the scientist he fondly calls “Badass Dr. Craske” was named the inaugural holder ofthe Kevin Love Fund Centennial Chairat UCLA— and has completed her first year in the role.“I cannot imagine a better fit. Not only is Michelle Craske a world-class researcher in diagnosing, preventing, treating and destigmatizing anxiety and depression, but she is a compassionate and inspiring leader who shares my vision for helping people around the world,” Love said. “She has bee n a trusted connection for years, and I am excited to see how she will move the field forward and make an even bigger difference in countless lives.”Craske, who directs theAnxiety and Depression Research Center at UCLA and co-directs theUCLA Depression Grand Challenge, said she takes inspiration from Love’s own contributions to this work.“This Centennial Chair represents a person who has demonstrated such courage sharing his own struggles with anxiety and depression with the public,” she said. “To have my work associated with Kevin Love’s is a great feeling, and this opportunity will help us both expand and ...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news