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Keyon Dooling opens up about childhood sexual assault, mental illness, and the unconditional support of the Boston Celtics

May is mental health awareness month, and former Boston Celtics guard Keyon Dooling has spent the past few days addressing some very difficult topics from his past in order to spread a very important message: "If you are hurting, get some help."

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On May 1, 2018, Keyon wrote a tell-all piece for the Player's Tribune entitled "Running from a Ghost" -- a must read for anyone who has struggled with mental illness or sexual abuse themselves, or who knows someone who has.