This story contains mention of a suicide attempt.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or is in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
Drew Robinson, who lost his eye in a suicide attempt but had an inspirational comeback as he returned to the field this season, announced on Friday that he is retiring as a player after the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats series against the Round Rock Express this weekend.
He will be joining the Giants front office as a mental health advocate.
“I couldn’t be more excited to remain in the game that saved my life,” Robinson wrote. “I remember the day after my suicide attempt, the first thought I had toward choosing to live came from thinking about playing baseball again. I did that, with one eye, and I’m grateful for the time I spent with the River Cats and the 11 incredible years I spent with the Rangers and Cardinals.
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If you need mental health help, reach out. Here are some resources Madalyn Amato © Provided by The LA Times You don t have to tackle mental health issues on your own. (Ashley Lukashevsky / For The Times)
With more than 23 million Californians now at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19, there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel. But the lasting effects of the coronavirus pandemic go beyond new hygiene routines and mask-wearing techniques.
The pandemic has affected nearly everyone s mental health, said Dr. Curley Bonds, the chief medical officer for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.
In October 2020, the Kaiser Family Foundation found that “41.2% of adults in California reported symptoms of anxiety and/or depressive disorder, compared to 37.7% of adults in the U.S.”
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Editor’s note: This story contains accounts of suicidal thoughts. The number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-TALK.
His felony burglary domestic violence charge was downgraded to misdemeanor criminal trespass.
He can t possess firearms, can t use drugs or alcohol, must return to court when requested and has a no-contact order with his father-in-law. Sherman will return to court Friday for a hearing on his four pending misdemeanors malicious mischief, DUI, criminal trespass (with a domestic violence designation) and resisting arrest. I see Mr. Sherman is a pillar in this community, he s a business owner, he s a husband, he s a father, said judge Fa’amomoi Masaniai. .I m gonna release Mr. Sherman.