“A sign of weakness….”: Former NFL quarterback delivers powerful mental health message to young football players

Football teaches young athletes to fight through pain, handle pressure and keep pushing when the odds are against them. But former NFL quarterback B.J. Daniels wants student-athletes to understand that strength also means knowing when to ask for help. At a youth behavioral health summit in Florida, Daniels shared his own experiences with personal struggles and encouraged young players to speak openly about their mental health.