Category Archives: Mental health

Former ND coordinator charged with 3 felonies; was CTE involved?

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Former Irish defensive coordinator Corwin Brown was charged with 3 felonies after his standoff with police and the gun incidents which were involved.  He sustained self inflicted injuries and now there are apparently questions as to whether the incident arose … finish reading Former ND coordinator charged with 3 felonies; was CTE involved?

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Duerson had filed for personal BK before suicide; business warnings.

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Financial problems often lead to extreme actions.  Now it appears that Duerson’s suicide may have been a result of personal financial troubles. Duerson had filed for personal bankruptcy last September.  In his bankruptyc petition, he listed $34.6 million in assets … finish reading Duerson had filed for personal BK before suicide; business warnings.

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Tampa Bay guard Sears fails to show for court hearing

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Roy Kessel

This is a sad story that shows what happens when someone (athlete or not) suffers from mental illness. Sears was first arrested in November when he was discovered wandering in the street, and he was committed for a mental health … finish reading Tampa Bay guard Sears fails to show for court hearing

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Theo Fleury’s abuser surrenders

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Former NHL star Theo Fleury’s abuser, convicted sex offender Graham James, surrendered to police at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. According to the AP report, he was taken to Winnipeg, where he was wanted on nine charges of sexual assault. “I think … finish reading Theo Fleury’s abuser surrenders

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AYK: Is there a cause of action for a “curse”

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Roy Kessel

AP Reports are coming out of Cleveland that one radio personality has hired a witch doctor to put a curse on Lebron James. WMMS-FM broadcast the hex ceremony Tuesday morning, hours before the Heat’s season opener in Boston.  The radio … finish reading AYK: Is there a cause of action for a “curse”

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Concussion brain donation reaches 300

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Roy Kessel

The group researching brain concussions has apparently received over 300 brains now.  ESPN has a very interesting article that goes through a lot of the details relating to the study. The athletes are donating their brains after their deaths but … finish reading Concussion brain donation reaches 300

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French soccer uses psychological profiling

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Roy Kessel

French soccer has apparently turned to psychological profiling, possibly in an attempt to overcome its disasterous showing at the World Cup. Coach Laurent Blanc believes this process will give him a greater understanding of his players.  Blanc is requiring his … finish reading French soccer uses psychological profiling

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