New England Patriots wide receiver
Mack Hollins is sharing a message about mental health, one week after Dallas Cowboys player
Marshawn Kneeland died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
On Thursday, Nov. 13, Hollins, 32, arrived at Gillette Stadium for the Patriots' game against the New York Jets in a shirt that had the suicide & crisis lifeline on the front, as seen in a video the NFL published on
X. The white T-shirt had “988,” as well as words commonly associated with mental health struggles, including alone, vulnerable, scared, silent, hurt, empty, defeated and more.
“You are worth it!!!” the back of his shirt read.
Hollins' shirt also included supportive, affirming words, such as strong, enough, healed, supported, loved, valued, noticed and more.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org 24/7.