Let& #39;s talk. (A thread)

The University of Saskatchewan Huskies football team recently lost 2 players... in both cases, mental health was an issue.

We need to talk to one another... open up... help when needed or able.

Matthew Baraniuk was 20 years old.

& #39;mom why am I so stupid?’ and he wasn’t."

Matthew was also diagnosed with anxiety and depression — something that was difficult to deal with as a competitive athlete https://globalnews.ca/news/6998864/matthew-baraniuk-mental-health/">https://globalnews.ca/news/6998...

Samwel Uko was also 20 years old.

"I think the hospital failed him. He was really ill and anytime I would sit with him I could see that his mind wasn’t there"

Uko posted a video to Snapchat where he was seen repeating the words “I need help.” https://globalnews.ca/news/6999467/samwel-uko-cousin-health-care-failure-wascana-lake/">https://globalnews.ca/news/6999...

If you or someone you know needs help...

Alberta: 24hr Mental Health help line 1-877-303-2642

Crisis Services Canada
1-833-456-4566 or text 45645

Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868 or text 686868

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Don& #39;t be afraid to reach out to friends, loved ones or anyone you trust. Heck my DMs are open.

I struggled with coming out. I had some dark moments but thankfully I had a core group of friends who helped me. And once I came out - my fam was there to support. #lgbtq

Bottom line... you are not alone. You are loved. You matter. You deserve to get help.

Reach out.

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