From NHL goalie to broadcaster, Kelly Hrudey has been a longtime fixture in the hockey world, but it’s an experience far removed from the ice that he describes as his hardest and most rewarding work: supporting his youngest child in her battle with mental illness.
The Hockey Night in Canada commentator and his daughter, Kaitlin, are speaking out publicly about her anxiety disorder as part of Know the Signs, a national campaign launched by the RBC Children’s Mental Health Project. It highlights early warning signs to identify possible indicators of childhood mental illness.
The pair hope that by sharing their story they can help children with mental illness know they aren’t alone in their struggle, and can also raise families’ awareness of the warning signs — early indicators the father of three admitted he missed.
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Good to hear that because her anxiety involves a fear of dying, suicide is less of a concern than other mental illnesses, but that sounds absolutely crippling. Great work by the whole family to get the discussion out there.
Good to hear that because her anxiety involves a fear of dying, suicide is less of a concern than other mental illnesses, but that sounds absolutely crippling. Great work by the whole family to get the discussion out there.
As long as the fear of living never becomes greater than the fear of dying.
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Kelly Hrudey Shares Daughter's Struggle With Mental Illness
