Reading – Charles Haley’s Hall Of Fame Speech Was The Moment Needed On Mental Health Issues

“[My ex-wife] Karen, in 1988 she diagnosed me with manic depression, and I thought she was just like the group of guys that wanted to always put me in this box. So we had problems after that, and I never really listened, nor did I step up to the plate and do something about it. My life spiraled out of control for years, for years, but today, guys, I am getting back into the locker room, to my teammates, and tell them guys the mistakes that I’ve made, and that the only way that you can grow is that you’ve got to ask for help. ”

Good for you Charles, both for getting help and overcoming your issues, and also for speaking up in the midst of a football culture that does not encourage people to seek help.

Charles Haley’s Hall Of Fame Speech Was The Moment Needed On Mental Health Issues