NFL Players Join "TODAY" Show to Discuss Mental Health

Published: Jun 03, 2021 at 09:48 AM

The NFL marked Mental Health Awareness Month by sharing NFL players' stories and perspectives on mental wellness. On June 2, the "TODAY" show welcomed four NFL players – Solomon Thomas, DeMario Davis, D.J. Chark, and Adam Thielen – to discuss the importance of destigmatizing conversations about mental health. Each of them brought a unique perspective as they discussed their personal experiences with mental wellness.

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For more players' stories and perspectives on mental wellness, watch here.

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