Thanks Dak!

Sep 24

On September 9th 2020, Dak Prescott shared in an honest conversation that he struggled with heavy emotions, anxiety, depression and sleeplessness. The conversations that have stemmed from Dak’s openness and honesty have been a reminder for all of us to recognize the importance of mental health.

"Mental health is a huge issue and a real thing in our world right now, especially the world we live in where everything is viral and everyone is part of the media," Prescott said. "[You] can get on social media and be overcome with emotions and thoughts of other people and allow that to fill in their head when things aren't necessarily true -- whether it's getting likes on Instagram or something being viewed or getting bullied or whatever it may be.

"All those things create emotions and put things in your head about yourself or your situation in life that aren't true. I think it's huge. I think it's huge to talk. I think it's huge to get help. And it saves lives." (Dak Prescott speaking in an episode of "In Depth with Graham Bensinger)

Someone asked Dak if a leader should keep these emotions to themselves and not show the real struggles. He answered by saying, “That sounds like a fake leader.” “I think being a leader is about being genuine and real.” (statements taken from a September 10th 2020 Dallas Cowboy press conference)

If you or someone you know are struggling today with anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, or thoughts of suicide please tell a family member or friend. You are not alone! There is help and support. Let’s together “cry out to the Lord in this trouble, knowing that He will deliver us from distress!” (Psalm 107).

Peace and Love friends!

Here are a few resources:

Texas Baptist Counseling Services

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255

Movember Mental Health / Suicide Prevention

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

My Email - bobby@ahbc09.org