By Margot Putukian – NCAA
“…Kenny McKinley, a wide receiver for the Denver Broncos, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in September 2010 after growing despondent following a knee injury. He had undergone surgery and was expected to be sidelined for the entire season. He had apparently made statements about being unsure what he’d do without football and began sharing thoughts of suicide. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/mind-body-and-sport-how-being-injured-affects-mental-health
