Vikings bring in Jay Glazer to talk mental health

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https://twitter.com/JayGlazer/status/153...4731269120

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This is huge and highly important. I am glad they are taking steps to address mental health issues. 

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LOL,  when I first read that I read Jay Gruden.. and my mental response was "they did WHAT?"

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Good for him. The stigma surrounding mental health MUST be erased. So many in the world are hiding their mental health battles because they fear not being accepted. Again, kudos to Jay Glazier.

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@JimmyinSD said:
LOL,  when I first read that I read Jay Gruden.. and my mental response was "they did WHAT?"

Keynote speechs by Deshaun Watson and Michael Vick. 

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I think that is great that the Vikes are devoting this kind of time to the subject, especially this year when we have seen so many young college athletes commit suicide, however to my knowledge Glazer does not have a professional background in this field, so I hope they also had some professionals involved in this 2 day training, because having the correct information is so vital.  

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Viking's ownership is very progressive. 

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@JR44 said:
I think that is great that the Vikes are devoting this kind of time to the subject, especially this year when we have seen so many young college athletes commit suicide, however to my knowledge Glazer does not have a professional background in this field, so I hope they also had some professionals involved in this 2 day training, because having the correct information is so vital.  

perhaps a person of stature with first hand knowledge of the issue is as good as a person that has been trained.  I doubt he is trying to treat them,  more likely just sharing personal experience.

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@JimmyinSD said:

@JR44 said:
I think that is great that the Vikes are devoting this kind of time to the subject, especially this year when we have seen so many young college athletes commit suicide, however to my knowledge Glazer does not have a professional background in this field, so I hope they also had some professionals involved in this 2 day training, because having the correct information is so vital.  

perhaps a person of stature with first hand knowledge of the issue is as good as a person that has been trained.  I doubt he is trying to treat them,  more likely just sharing personal experience.

Unbreakable: How I Turned My Depression and Anxiety Into Motivation and You Can Tooa relentless, unapologetic, and no-nonsense approach to overcoming your self-doubts, fears, and excuses… with the goal of becoming Unbreakable. He will show you how to use your insecurities, your own battles with mental health, to get where you need to go, scars and all.

Sorry, but by the title and description of his book, this is not someone who is qualified to work with real depression or mental health issues.  You just don't push through it and take the tough guy route.  If this is representative of the material that was covered than it could have done more harm than good.  As someone who has worked in the field, I can tell you that no one is going to be better suited to deal with depression issues than someone who is licensed to practice in the field.  Depression is not a 2 day rah rah event.  

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It's a difference of perspective. Obviously working with mental health professionals is key but hearing about depression from someone that is experiencing it also resonates. It shows that people are not alone and that their feelings are valid.