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BYU football: Cougar QB Tanner Mangum turns depression admission into a ‘platform for good’

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"It meant he was opening himself up, he was being vulnerable, and he was realizing that his condition is nothing to be ashamed about," Karen Mangum said. "And he recognized that he has an influence that can be used for good. I think he has helped more people than he knew he could."

During BYU's football media day last week, the junior quarterback spoke at length about how the condition has impacted his life and football career, why he chose to divulge it publicly, how his coaches and teammates have reacted to his public disclosure and how he hopes to help other people with similar struggles.