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Does LSU have any kind of mental health support for athletes?
Posted on 10/3/25 at 8:57 pm
Posted on 10/3/25 at 8:57 pm
If not, looks like a good idea.
Next question, if an athlete is making big time bucks, shouldn’t part of his compensation be a retainer for an attorney?
How different would Kyren’s treatment would have been if the locals and LSP knew he had a lawyer on the leash?
Something I learned in Army Suicide Prevention over 20 years ago:
Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
Next question, if an athlete is making big time bucks, shouldn’t part of his compensation be a retainer for an attorney?
How different would Kyren’s treatment would have been if the locals and LSP knew he had a lawyer on the leash?
Something I learned in Army Suicide Prevention over 20 years ago:
Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
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Posted on 10/3/25 at 8:59 pm to vl100butch
Yes
I remember Cade Beloso talking about it
I remember Cade Beloso talking about it
Posted on 10/3/25 at 9:00 pm to vl100butch
i don’t know if mental health asssistance is available or not, but seems like it would be.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 9:02 pm to vl100butch
I’m sure there is. This needs to be a major point of emphasis throughout the entire campus these days. We all see signs. There were probably signs with Kyren, I believe his family said as much. I’m wondering if LSU distanced themselves once news hit?
I’m curious, because I think anybody willing to take their own life has some mental health issues, if he had demonstrated some tendencies prior to the accident. Another question…when an athlete transfers, does this info get passed along?
I’m curious, because I think anybody willing to take their own life has some mental health issues, if he had demonstrated some tendencies prior to the accident. Another question…when an athlete transfers, does this info get passed along?
Posted on 10/3/25 at 9:04 pm to vl100butch
Universities typically have it for everyone.
Was Lacy still a student?
Was Lacy still a student?
Posted on 10/3/25 at 9:06 pm to TexasTiger08
I would think FERPA and HIPPA laws would prohibit mental health records from being disclosed by the school without consent.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 9:23 pm to Riverside
I agree about the disclosure issues, my concern is that an athlete knows that help is available and that they aren’t alone.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:10 pm to vl100butch
Yes as well as for former athletes
Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:11 pm to Bestbank Tiger
quote:
Was Lacy still a student?
He graduated in December 2024.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:19 pm to vl100butch
There are sports psychologists.
This wouldn't have applied to Lacy as he wasn't a student athlete at or near the time of the accident. He had graduated.
This wouldn't have applied to Lacy as he wasn't a student athlete at or near the time of the accident. He had graduated.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:19 pm to vl100butch
Arik Gilbert was doing well enough until he transferred out. 
Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:53 pm to vl100butch
Everyone acts like it’s easy to get help and everyone wants to be there after the fact.
It sucks but it’s true. Nobody really cares until after the fact. So that’s what the individual sees. No one caring. And in this case some even chastising. “Nobody wants to really help me or be there for me” is what they see. It’s a horrible thing. It’s the way the world is seen from their eyes.
Kyren Lacy will unfortunately be forgotten by most. And not even acknowledged to begin with by some. More than you think. Just have to hope there’s a god and he’s at peace.
Sorry, not trying to get dark up in here, but mental health sickness is a bitch.
It sucks but it’s true. Nobody really cares until after the fact. So that’s what the individual sees. No one caring. And in this case some even chastising. “Nobody wants to really help me or be there for me” is what they see. It’s a horrible thing. It’s the way the world is seen from their eyes.
Kyren Lacy will unfortunately be forgotten by most. And not even acknowledged to begin with by some. More than you think. Just have to hope there’s a god and he’s at peace.
Sorry, not trying to get dark up in here, but mental health sickness is a bitch.
This post was edited on 10/3/25 at 11:07 pm
Posted on 10/4/25 at 6:49 am to vl100butch
Open discussion about mental health is needed I’m sorry that sometimes a tragedy is what prompts the conversation
Posted on 10/4/25 at 9:07 am to vl100butch
The football players get the best support in every way whether academic, physical health or mental health. Even with mental health support it can still be challenging fighting whatever demons a person is dealing with. It is no different than someone with cancer. Treatment may help or treatment may fail.
Posted on 10/4/25 at 10:19 am to TexasTiger08
I think the problem is that there’s a stigma attached to this, especially among male athletes. They don’t want to look “weak” and don’t seek help until it’s too late
Posted on 10/4/25 at 11:24 am to Smokin Joe Dumas
The mental health facility, for all athletes, is located in Bogies.
Posted on 10/4/25 at 11:26 am to vl100butch
They do. I think someone is at the facility (not certain) and they have contractors around BR the players can go see.
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