Texas youth succumbs to social implications of COVID-19.
COVID-19 has prevented a lot of people from seeing their friends and family. And while most people focus on the physical implications of getting the disease, there’s mental stress, too. That stress can lead to depression and suicide, which it did recently for a 12-year old athlete who struggled with the implications of restricted social interactions during the pandemic. His name was Hayden Hunstable.
“I know this. My son would be alive if he were in school, his father said. He didn’t like the isolation. He didn’t like being at home.”
Hunstable was a cornerback and running back on his school’s football team in Texas. Also, Hunstable was a HUGE Dallas Cowboys fan, watching game after game on TV. In addition, he was also an up-and-coming Vlogger.
But two months into the pandemic, Hunstable hung himself in his room at the age of 12, just days before his 13th birthday.
This case is similar to the story of Spencer Smith, who was also a high school football player.
More action needs to be taken to address mental health issues and prevent teen suicide. I think a film documentary is in order.
The suicide hotline is 1-800-273-8255. RIP Hayden.
