In honour of Hockey Talks presented by Bell Let’s Talk, Linus Ullmark opened up about his experiences with mental health around his father’s passing and being away from his family in both his personal and professional life.
Absolutely beautiful. I am an the oldest child in my family and I am sending this to my two younger brothers. Never want them to try and deal with their feelings alone. ITS IMPOSSIBLE. I really hope Ully builds a lasting legacy here in Ottawa. He's an A1 human being. Also ez 4-2 win vs the capitals.
This is the 2nd best thing that's happened to the sens these last couple years!!!❤ after are new ownership team this is by far their best move sofar!!! #GoSensGo 🍻
I grew up during the tail end of the "Boys don't cry" period. Growing up with depression and later on with BPD, a great part of my life I felt alone. I know I am not. I am getting better. Hearing people like Linus about mental health is not just great, but so very important for everyone. Celebrities, people we look to and up to, and people who have the spotlight, as well as all of us need to make talking about mental health 'normal'. We need to make 'crying' and 'talking about our feelings' more acceptable.
Thank you, Linus, for doing this. For me. For all of us.
Excellent piece! As a psychiatrist in Ottawa, I fully commend this young man for sharing his powerful message. From the dangers of social isolation on one’s mental health, to the power of honesty and fostering genuine connection, to the benefits of walking/the outdoors, everything he mentions is so helpful and accurate. Thank you for sharing and being a mental health advocate, Linus!
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LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS GOALIE!!!!!!
wow
Idk how anyone could not like this guy
Love Ullmark, what a legend.
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS GOALIE!!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS MAN!!!!
Absolutely beautiful. I am an the oldest child in my family and I am sending this to my two younger brothers. Never want them to try and deal with their feelings alone. ITS IMPOSSIBLE. I really hope Ully builds a lasting legacy here in Ottawa. He's an A1 human being. Also ez 4-2 win vs the capitals.
Feel bad for him because theres pain behind those eyes, you can see it. What a great dude though.
We're lucky to have him in Ottawa.
Linus is a hero!
Incredible piece, thank you Ottawa and thank you Linus
love this guy!
This is the 2nd best thing that's happened to the sens these last couple years!!!❤ after are new ownership team this is by far their best move sofar!!! #GoSensGo 🍻
I’m so happy to have this guy as a senator. What a class guy.
We love you Linus!! Can't wait until you're back on the ice!!
I grew up during the tail end of the "Boys don't cry" period. Growing up with depression and later on with BPD, a great part of my life I felt alone. I know I am not. I am getting better. Hearing people like Linus about mental health is not just great, but so very important for everyone. Celebrities, people we look to and up to, and people who have the spotlight, as well as all of us need to make talking about mental health 'normal'. We need to make 'crying' and 'talking about our feelings' more acceptable.
Thank you, Linus, for doing this. For me. For all of us.
Great goalie, even better person!
What a Leader
It is OKAY for men to cry. It doesn’t make them less of a man to cry. All men should know and realize this.
Beautiful
Excellent piece! As a psychiatrist in Ottawa, I fully commend this young man for sharing his powerful message. From the dangers of social isolation on one’s mental health, to the power of honesty and fostering genuine connection, to the benefits of walking/the outdoors, everything he mentions is so helpful and accurate. Thank you for sharing and being a mental health advocate, Linus!
Needs to renegotiate next years contract. Not worth 8 million as a back up
More of this please!
Thanks
Exceptional soul
Pure class.