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Hayden's Critical Catch: How The Ravens Tight End Is Shining A Light On Mental Health

The Baltimore Ravens' Hayden Hurst is on a mission to help kids suffering from mental health issues.

"It's OK to not be OK," Hurst said.

Most people wouldn't know that the six foot five inch, 265 pound tight end, nicknamed "Garnet Thor" for his red hair and muscular body, suffered from anxiety and depression when he pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Dawn White reports:

"I struggled with that for about three years," Hurst said. "I sought help. I saw multiple doctors, psychiatrists, and many, many therapy sessions. I found journaling. It was kind of my way that I expressed myself and got some anger out.