Panthers hire in-house therapist to handle mental health issues.

[Kuhndog94]

This is awesome. Mental health problems can effect even the wealthy.

[Turnip]

1 hour ago, panthers55 said:

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article219058125.html

 

This is very important to me as a psychologist and Panthers fan. One more way that Tepper is leading the way as an owner and a leader in this league. The more I hear and see, the more I like him. It is about time we destigmatize mental health issues that as human beings affect us all to varying degrees.

Agreed, I really wish there were a national campaign to fix the stigma of seeking professional mental help. It is so bad in certain areas that teachers won't be allowed to coach a sport or run a club if they have been to a psychiatrist for mental help within up to three years in some areas.

No one should be ashamed of seeking out help and especially not 20-24 year old kids making more money in a year then most of us will never sniff and being subjected to all of the abuse that comes with their position. Forums, social media, in public, and even from friends. I can't imagine a more mentally stressful activity for an early 20's person who has yet to really be in a position to become and adult yet. Plus, most of these guys don't come from a beautiful upbringing.

[Datawire]

Awesome.

The Huddle could sure as hell use some in house therapy as well.

[Clicheking]

Hot damn Tepper is nailing it....way to be proactive

[Jon Snow]

Good, they can start with a good portion of the people who post on here.  

[MechaZain]

Love seeing stuff to promote player's health and safety

[TheSpecialJuan]

8 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

Good, they can start with a good portion of the people who post on here.  

me

[TheSpecialJuan]

[Khyber53]

This is excellent news. Hopefully they will let retired vets also seek the services under the big Panthers family umbrella. 

[Piff]

I'm glad we have an owner who doesn't treat his players like cattle. 

[PantherOnTheProwl1523]

Now Bucs need to hire a Therapist for Jameis Winston (unless they have one onboard already).

[Dunn]

Im sure some of these issues with Everson Griffin has really opened some peoples eyes that just because your great on the field, doesn't mean everything off the field is ok as well.  

[electro's horse]

3 hours ago, Daddy_Uncle said:

Some former players could have used that but JR probably thinks that's hocus pocus witch craft

richardson probably believes in phrenology 

[MHS831]

Maybe the Huddle should do the same.