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Big Ten is giving free access to the Calm app to athletes and coaches, making good on Commissioner Kevin Warren’s commitment to mental health

At 11, Warren was struck by a car while riding his bike in Phoenix. While doctors fixed broken limbs, not once did he meet with a counselor or psychiatrist.

When he was named Big Ten commissioner 11 months ago, Warren laid out his “holistic” approach to student-athletes, saying he would encourage financial literacy, voter registration and mental health initiatives.

To that end, the Big Ten announced Monday it will give its student-athletes, coaches and full-time members of university athletic departments free, unlimited access to Calm, the most downloaded mental fitness app.

Calm, named Apple’s App of the Year in 2017, aims to help users cope with stress and anxiety while improving their focus and sleep.