New York Islanders Daily: Robin Lehner Is Truly Inspirational

Yesterday was Bell Let’s Talks day, and there’s no more appropriate story to revisit than New York Islanders goalie Robin Lehner’s.

Bell Let’s Talk Day is when Canada attempts to end the stigma against Mental Health while also raising money to help fight the cause. Bell, a Canadian company based in Montreal donates five cents for every tweet with #BellLetsTalk attached to it. The New York Islanders, of course, were in on the campaign with the rest of the NHL.

Now seems like an appropriate time to bring back up Robin Lehner’s story from The Athletic. Before the season started, Lehner opened up to the online publication in an article written by himself.

Lehner struggled with depression, anxiety, and addiction. This article, while surely very difficult to write garnered him a ton of support. It’s important for athletes to speak out on their mental health issues so that others who are struggling with similar problems can feel the support they deserve.

While Robin is no different than anyone else, he has a much larger platform to use than the average person. Lehner did just that and with his tweets that he shared last night.

As a man with multiple mental illnesses I stand here today being able to do what I love with a great family. I’m truly a happy man with a great support system. Great Psychiatrist and medicine and people to fall back on if I need to talk. Take the first step. #BellLetsTalk pic.twitter.com/yA2rqnkeVL
— Robin Lehner (@RobinLehner) January 31, 2019

There is no shame in asking for help. Learn from the past and don’t be afraid of change. Have faith that things will get better. #BellLetsTalk #Thankful #DIFD pic.twitter.com/F6d2XVKh4n
— Robin Lehner (@RobinLehner) January 30, 2019

Please reach out and ask for help if you need it. Not just on Bell Let’s Talk Day but every day mental health is important to talk about. Take it from someone who has their own struggles, it gets so much easier after you ask for that help. It’s perfectly okay, to not be okay.

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
Depression Hotline: 1-888-640-5174
Self Harm Hotline: 1-877-455-0628
Mental Health Hotline: 866-677-5924
Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860 or (877) 330-6366

Isles Tweet of the Day

Here’s a feature I put together on Valtteri Filppula, which includes comments from former teammates and coaches. Hope you’ll give it a read. https://t.co/G0kG6e7TCe via @NHLdotcom #Isles #NHL
— Brian Compton (@BComptonNHL) January 31, 2019

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