Ben Gordon opens up about his struggles with mental health to try to help others

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[David 76]

Good for you Ben! Proud as ever of you.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

He’s very active on social media these days. But in a good way, not like his unsettling persona a few years ago. Seems to be in a great place. Can we get him in the Huskies of Honor now?

 

[superjohn]

Everyone should read this article. Brave of Ben to open up about all this stuff, it's obviously nothing to be embarrassed about but it's difficult for a lot of people to open up like that. It's great to see him in such a great place and his message will be powerful for others.

 

[Burnsbros23]

Great to hear. Ben was an all time great as a huskie. He was awesome as a bull.

 

[CbbisGreat]

This is best news this program has had in a long time .

 

[MattMang23]

Proud of you, Ben!

He deserves the Huskies of Honor distinction and I am verrrry confident that will happen sooner rather than later.

 

[RF79]

Very informative article. It’s unfortunate that he suffered from depression, but it’s good to know that he’s handling it.

 

[Chief00]

Great story about how Ben (with help) overcame adversity.

 

[shakes65]

Great news on Ben. As a fellow alum, New Yorker, and someone who has worked in the mental health/criminal justice field, I know how tough it is for a person like Ben to acknowledge the need for outside help. He now embraces it and wants to help others. Stay strong, Ben.

 

[Kathy]

There are many in the place he was, but unfortunately stigmas about mental health still present many barriers to seeking treatment. Hopefully as more people like Ben speak out those stigmas will start to fade. It takes a lot of strength to admit that you can't go it alone.
Congrats Ben on getting to a place where you are comfortable with yourself. Good luck in rebuilding your life and relationships - I am very proud of you. This supercedes anything you dod on a basketball court and takes more courage and determination.

 

[David 76]

Many people have depression. Ben had severe depression. To the extent where it could look psychotic.
It is great that he is doing well and that he is helping others by speaking out.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

There are many in the place he was, but unfortunately stigmas about mental health still present many barriers to seeking treatment. Hopefully as more people like Ben speak out those stigmas will start to fade. It takes a lot of strength to admit that you can't go it alone.

Great post.

While there's still a ways to go, the stigma is starting to dissipate. I'm fortunate to work in a small middle school where social/emotional development is a major focus, so these kids can have a safe haven from the pressures that might be dealt to them.

Although never been medicated, I live with anxiety and had minor depressive episodes throughout my life. Thanks to the doctors I've talked to and the care of friends and family, rather than sulking on a mental disposition, I cherish the positive attributes that make me who I am.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Great story about how Ben (with help) overcame adversity.

Why the with help distinction?

 

[JakeTheDog]

This is excellent news. Madison Square Gordon! Dude was so fun to watch but that t-shirt probably impeded his full range of motion.

 

[Chief00]

Why the with help distinction?

That was one of Ben’s main points. That too many people, particularly in the community he grew up in, would try to do it themselves and that’s very difficult to do - overcoming denial and not having a roadmap or outside perspective. An athlete also has a barrier sometimes equating being tough to not needing help.

 

[joober jones]

Very good to see that both he and Adrien are in a better place. Both hit some scary lows.

 

[intlzncster]

Very good to see that both he and Adrien are in a better place. Both hit some scary lows.

Dunno what was going on with Jeff at the time, but he's been balling in Israeli 1st division. Good league.

 

[jdb50]

I was very happy to read this article and learn how Ben was finding a way to overcome what depression was doing to him. Not everyone is able to do this and the results are devastating.

 

[navery12]

This is so so nice to read. Happy to see he's in a much better place now

 

[Caronimo]

Wish Ben well. Hopefully less 420 unless medicinal.