A joint press release from the NHL and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) revealed that the 34-year-old goalie would be participating in the NHLPA assistance program, which helps players and their families with mental health, substance abuse and other matters.
Carey’s wife, Angela took to instagram to discuss mental health
Price is not the first, nor the last, professional athlete to take time away from sport to focus on their mental health. Forward Jonathan Drouin recently re-joined the team after taking a 5 month break due to battles with anxiety and insomnia.
There’s an outpouring of support on his decision to take some time to focus on his mental health
"He's a special person, he's a special friend." -Brendan Gallagher on Carey Price#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/Mo3YXHx0q7
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 8, 2021
Even our Premier, Tim Houston, is sending his love Carey’s way
Wishing Carey Price all the best.
Be well soon.
— Tim Houston (@TimHoustonNS) October 7, 2021
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