Ex-Kansas City Chiefs player helps veterans, first responders overcome mental health struggles

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Former Kansas City Chiefs long snapper Kendall Gammon opens up about past trauma and the pressure he faced in the NFL to help veterans and first responders at War Horses for Veterans.

Former Kansas City Chief's player Kendall Gammon overcame a harrowing battle with suicidal thoughts after enduring years of mental and physical abuse from his mom. He recalls the very moment he sat on his bed with a gun in his hand when he was only 16 years old.

His official title is chief development officer, though he is also considered one of the many like-minded coaches and mentors that War Horses for Veterans has to help participants navigate the challenges they face after service. By talking about his mental health struggles, it allows the participants "to come out and talk about some things that maybe they wouldn't talk about otherwise," he added.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

 

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