The article discusses the issue of NFL players not seeking help when they need it. Every day players are demanded to perform their best and keep everything together. However, this constant stress can be too much for some players to cope with. Although the NFL provides therapists and several other ways of assistance, it is often ignored altogether. By society's standards, NFL players are supposed to be tough, over-masculine, aggressive, and strong. The article explains how the need to be over-masculine could be the main cause why players refuse to seek help. For example, a player could be facing family issues while trying to deal with the constant threat of being replaced by the next best player. All he would have to do is pick up the phone and call a hot-line. Yet, this could make him seem weak or vulnerable, so he blames the issue on the environment he is in, and tries to fix the situation himself.
Many players have resulted to suicide as a way to deal with their internal struggles. The problem becomes what to do to prevent this. The NFL already offers hot-lines, therapists, and counseling, but clearly it is not working. So how do we fix this tragic problem?
Allison Evans
KIN 332i Sec03 T/Th 12:30
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