Muda69 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/2020/02/13/wabash-football-player-searched-cte-laptop-then-took-his-own-life/4750427002/ Quote Just days before Evan Hansen walked into the woods and took his own life, he opened up his laptop and searched CTE. The 21-year-old senior football player at Wabash College also searched on his computer for Jason Hairston, a former college star who played in the NFL and had just died by suicide. Hairston was later found to have CTE. Evan's parents, Chuck and Mary Hansen, knew their son had been struggling. They didn't know to what extent. They knew he had been getting help for depression. They didn't know how deep it had gotten. When Boston University scientists asked the Hansens if they could study their son's brain after his death, their answer was yes. Evan's brain was tested for CTE or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a neurodegenerative disease linked to repeated blows to the head. A year later, Chuck and Mary got their answer. Researchers told them the folds of Evan's brain and top of his spinal column were dotted with the plaque tau — abnormal accumulations of protein that collect inside neurons. He had developed CTE, an incurable disease. Chuck Hansen believes his son diagnosed himself. "I think Evan thought he had CTE or some type of injury from playing football," he said. "He was kind of determined to try to figure out a solution." ....... At the time of his death, Evan had been playing football for 14 years, since he was a rambunctious, 7-year-old. He played varsity as a freshman at Guerin Catholic High School in Noblesville. ...... What a sad, sad tragedy. And a story about the true risks of tackle football. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobref Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 The assumption that there was a causal relationship between an internet search and a suicide is irresponsible and disrespectful to the deceased. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muda69 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 6 hours ago, Bobref said: The assumption that there was a causal relationship between an internet search and a suicide is irresponsible and disrespectful to the deceased. I suggest you direct your comments to the author of said article, Ms. Dana Hunsinger Benbow: dbenbow@indystar.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 8 hours ago, Bobref said: The assumption that there was a causal relationship between an internet search and a suicide is irresponsible and disrespectful to the deceased. Couldn’t agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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