Returning New Zealand Warriors playmaker Shaun Johnson has opened up on his mental health struggles and is encouraging NRL fans to do the same. Johnson was quick to point out that suicide remains the biggest killer of young people in Australia. "76% of suicides are by men, with suicide being the biggest cause of death for men under 35," the Kiwi international wrote. Johnson has long been an exponent of opening up about mental health — he worked closely with Cronulla's performance, leadership and mindset coach Dan Haesler to improve the mental side of his game during his time in the Shire. WHERE TO GET HELP:If you are worried about your or someone else's mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 08, 2021 01:42 UTC