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NHL Great Theo Fleury: ‘I’m Involved in the Biggest Epidemic on the Planet’

A victim of sexual abuse as a teenager, Fleury struggled with mental health issues throughout his hockey career and nearly killed himself after leaving the game. Group therapy, however, gave him a holistic approach to finding "joy and happiness and peace.” Now he’s dedicating his life to suicide prevention and helping others. (Stephen Dunn/Allsport/Getty Images)

Our Athletes Voice series gives athletes a forum to talk about how technology has impacted their careers and their lives away from the games. This week, former NHL forward Theo Fleury, 51, opens about his addiction and mental health struggles, why he’s advocating for suicide prevention, and his partnership with an app that has the potential to save lives.