Ex-Jets, Giants receiver Brandon Marshall proud of mental health journey


Ex-Jets, Giants receiver Brandon Marshall proud of mental health journey


.....Marshall wants to break the stigma that men should simply “man up” and “suck it up” when it comes to mental health.
“Real men face things,” he said. “You can’t just face your strengths. You’ve got to face your challenges and your weaknesses. And it’s OK to not be OK. And the best way to come out on the other side is talk to people, ask questions, ask for help.”....

.....“I talk to people when I need to and I also try to stay ahead of it,” he said. “And I think that’s an important part of our routine. We have a routine where we’re taking care of ourselves physically, but at the same time mentally, and being able to deal with stress, especially now there are people dealing with anxiety and depression for the first time ever because of racial tension, because of COVID-19.”.....

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Bethany`s Notes: Brandon Marshall has been an advocate for mental health in sports for almost 10 years. He has paved a path for men to be more honest about the help they need, to stay on top of it, and to face the challenges in your life by asking for help.

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