Colts campaign returns to raise awareness for mental health

Source: Jennifer Aldridge|@jenn.alyse / iONEDigital

WESTFIELD — Friday’s open practice at training camp for the Indianapolis Colts was more than just players hitting the field.

It was the start of this season’s Kicking the Stigma campaign.

The Colts are keeping mental health front and center, letting people know that it’s OK to not be OK and that there are resources available.

“Acknowledging that mental health is real, and being able to get help when it’s needed,” tight end Jelani Woods said.

Raising awareness for mental health is personal for Woods. It’s something he says he faced last season.

“I missed last season. I had never really been hurt before. So, missing a whole year of football, something that you love dearly, and all your friends having fun, you want to be a part of it but you can’t. That plays with your mental,” Woods said.

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