Episode 86: How common are depression and suicides among athletes?




The Dr. David Geier Show | Sports Medicine - Injury - Treatment - Surgery - Prevention - Health - Wellness show

Summary: Depression and even suicides are common among the general population, but are athletes at risk? If so, how can we identify and help them? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke, Boston Red Sox pitcher John Lackey, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeff Niemann, Chicago White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham, and Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jered Weaver. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.