HN TV: Hawkeye OL Sean Welsh Discusses Battle with Depression
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FRANAMANIAC
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takes a big man (no pun intended) to come clean with stuff like this and talk about it in the open. I'm glad, as someone who deals with his own mental health on a daily basis, that we have reached a time in society where even college football players can open up.
Mental health is more than just "how you feel," and growing up in Iowa, I definitely heard the view that "depression is made up" all too much.
Glad to see things are changing for the better.
Mental health is more than just "how you feel," and growing up in Iowa, I definitely heard the view that "depression is made up" all too much.
Glad to see things are changing for the better.
MelroseHawkins
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I am very impressed with Sean and how he was willing to bring this subject and condition to the forefront. He is so poised and mature talking about this important condition. He seems to have a terrific grasp of it and how to manage it. Working in the health research field and viewing a lot of medical data, depression is a very common condition and many deal with it. Like Sean stated, many are predisposed to it, such as he is. People don't choose to be depressed, it can be a physiological medical condition. It is nothing to be embarrassed about and there are medications that can really help individuals.
Mr Welsh, good job and thank you for being willing to use your platform to talk about depression and helping others. I look forward to watching you on the football field.
Mr Welsh, good job and thank you for being willing to use your platform to talk about depression and helping others. I look forward to watching you on the football field.
MelroseHawkins
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Did you have any inclination going to the press conference that he was going to come out and talk about this or did this come completely from L field?
SteveGarvey1
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Welsh is a good dude for doing this. Nice job Sean.
DMLadyhawk
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This is the epitome of bravery - to discuss a very personal medical condition with the public in order to shine a light and encourage others to get help if needed. Sean also wrote a story in the Des Moines Register this afternoon,,,
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa/2017/07/19/iowa-sean-welsh-his-toughest-opponent-depression/492954001/
RobHowe
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I did not. I wrote a column I just posted a while ago explaining my view on things.
hawkdrummer1
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Dealing with it is tough enough...having the courage and character to stand up and talk about it publicly... hell of a young man.
MelroseHawkins
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.......especially at 22-23 yrs old. I think being open about it will help him going forward, along with his teammates support. At least the burden from that aspect will be gone.
WinOneThisCentury
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Mensch!
MelroseHawkins
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Just read your article. Absolutely terrific. Sitting at my office desk a little choked up a bit at this moment and could easily welp up a bit if I let myself. Good luck to you as well. The openness just brings awareness and education to many, even though to a local area or fandom. Thank you as well.
HawkGold
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Unfortunately he did just eliminate a number of potential employers. If we lived in an altruistic world that wouldnt matter. One also has to wonder about genetic impact and football together.
Mental illness shows up a number of ways. Concussion injuries do impact impulse control. Pot does help with concussions. Do team needs impact the way coaches handle situations like this with other players? Speaking of how KF handled another player.
Mental illness shows up a number of ways. Concussion injuries do impact impulse control. Pot does help with concussions. Do team needs impact the way coaches handle situations like this with other players? Speaking of how KF handled another player.
RobHowe
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Thank you, Melrose.
As I wrote in another thread, I have a great support system with my wife and kids. I'm more fortunate than many folks who deal with the illness.
MelroseHawkins
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Do you think there is a chance that he may talk about this during a speech at the BIG Conference? Was the presser a warm up to that? Just wondering.
hawkeyebob62
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Attempt to make sense next time. That, or don't post while under the influence. Or maybe try and take "KF" out of the equation.
HawkGold
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If you dont understand maybe you believe in unicorns?
hawkeyebob62
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My belief in unicorns is a personal faith thing. Just because I believe in unicorns and Bigfoot doesn't make me less credible.
