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Marshawn Kneeland's death highlights the importance of mental health resources for NFL players Again, it’s OK to not be OK. Sadly, this message doesn’t always get through to someone who needs to hear it the most.
Mentally ill people are stuck in jail because they can't get treatment. Here's what's to know Experts say the problem is nearly universal — and worsening — across the United States.
