FOX 5's DJ Shockley talks NFL and mental health

Name: FOX 5's DJ Shockley talks NFL and mental health
Uploaded: 2026-03-19T22:43:58-04:00
Description: Injuries are part of the game, but the mental recovery can be even tougher than the physical one. FOX 5’s DJ Shockley opens up about the isolation players feel and the stigma that keeps them from asking for help. Learn why the "next man up" mentality makes mental health a "tough pill to swallow" for pro athletes.

Injuries are part of the game, but the mental recovery can be even tougher than the physical one. FOX 5’s DJ Shockley opens up about the isolation players feel and the stigma that keeps them from asking for help. Learn why the "next man up" mentality makes mental health a "tough pill to swallow" for pro athletes.

Posted March 19, 2026 10:43pm EDT