‘I Will Be An Advocate For Mental Health': Everson Griffen Reveals He's Struggling With Bipolar Disorder

CBS Minnesota

December 4, 2021

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen revealed in an Instagram post Friday that he has been struggling with bipolar disorder. The announcement comes after the team placed him on reserve following an incident last month where he was taken to a mental health facility after police responded to his Minnetrista home.

In the Instagram post, Griffen, 33, said he will become an advocate for mental health.

“I have been running from it a long time. I’m not ashamed of it anymore,” he wrote. “It all started when my mother passed away. Went into a dark place, thought I was great for many years. I promise this time I will do everything the experts say. I love my family and I miss my friends. Thank you for all the love and support, but most of all thank you for all the prayers.”

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