Montreal Canadiens Patrik Laine opens up regarding his mental health problems in an effort to help others
Patrik Laine has been in the news a lot recently after being traded to the Montreal Canadiens and today he opened up about his struggles with mental health.
The past year has been a struggle for new Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine. After a difficult start to the season with the Columbus Blue Jackets Patrik Laine entered the NHL's Player Assistance Program to handle his mental health.
After going into the NHL's Player Assistance Program in January Patrik Laine did not play the rest of the season. During the offseason he was cleared to return to play but then was given permission to seek a trade. Eventually he was traded to the Montreal Canadiens.
Now just a few weeks later Patrik Laine has spoken out about his mental health battle for the first time. In doing so he is promoting a good cause and a way to help others.
Patrik Laine opens up about his mental health
In a new video on Instagram Patrik Laine spoke about his recent mental health battle. He first spoke about building up the bravery to seek help from others and let them know he was not okay.
Now Patrik Laine is learning to be able to get past that shame and pride and ask for help. One of the ways he says things have helped him most is talking with close friends and especially his therapist
Patrik Laine's openness comes with a purpose now as well. He and his fiancée Jordan Leigh have started their own program called From Us To You to help others dealing with their mental health and to promote seeking help.
Now with the NHL Player Assistance Program behind him, Patrik Laine will embark on a new chapter with the Montreal Canadiens. At his best Patrik Laine is a 40-goal scorer who can reach near a point per game. If he comes back focused and healthy both physically and mentally the Montreal Canadiens could get a gamechanger in their lineup.
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