'It's ok to not be ok': Humboldt Broncos survivor opens up on mental health

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'It's ok to not be ok': Humboldt Broncos survivor opens up on mental health

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4 жыл бұрын

On April 6, 2018, Canadians across the country were heartbroken to hear of the devastating Humboldt Broncos bus crash, which took the lives of 16 members of the Junior A hockey team and injured 13 others.
Tyler Smith was among the survivors. He suffered eight different injuries, went through two surgeries and spent 13 days in hospital. But for Tyler, the physical injuries will never compare to the mental health struggles he continues to face each and every day as a result of that horrific day.
Two years after the accident that changed his life forever, Tyler is opening up about his story in an effort to let other men who might be suffering know that it’s ok to not be ok: “My overall message would be to realize that you’re not ok and if you’re not ok, do something about it. I think a lot of people just suffer in silence but being able to open up takes a lot of courage.”
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@Jens95 4 жыл бұрын

Not knowing what happened that day can either be a curse or a blessing. You can never replace the family you lost, but you can help keep their names alive just by lacing up the skates. To watch the hockey community come together again to show support was beautiful. Let's hope the fallen are up there playing hockey together ❤

@munich6116 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed it was

@Tazify 4 жыл бұрын

Jens95 do u know canucksfan27 ?

@eric1krr140 4 жыл бұрын

Whoever filmed this did an amazing job

@bobjohnson7972 4 жыл бұрын

Good for you bud this took a toll on most of Canada glad to see your doing good my cousin played with the broncos and I seen how it bothered him you wouldn’t be human if this didn’t bother you a lot take care god bless you

@freeman_8107 4 жыл бұрын

Im sorry, I know this is serious and sad, but I can just hear the accent in this comment so clearly.

@bobjohnson7972 4 жыл бұрын

Freeman_ what does that even mean your sounding like an asswipe which is no surprise

@user-qw8ns2wt5x 10 ай бұрын

I just watched Amazing Race Canada and I am was overcome with emotion, I cried watching the final episode. I watched Ty and Kat win the Race and the other 2 Teams were very inspirational, as well. Thank you for sharing your story Ty Smith. My prayers are with the Humboldt Team players; everyone who lost their lives and the lives of all the family members affected. You know firsthand who each of the players were and thank you for running the Amazing Race Canada and sharing their life and journey with others. Many families were deeply affected and I pray that you know how much all Canadians across Canada, care for the community of Humboldt Team and Community. May you know my prayers are with your community today. From Edmonton, Alberta Canada-Thank you Ty and Kat and Congratulations on winning the Race. You did not win this race alone. You won it for your community and for the entire Humboldt team. I truly believe in my heart, that all 16 team members were helping you both, finish this race. Thank you Ty Smith and Kat for your commitment to this race and for uplifting the families of the Humboldt Community :) We are all proud of you both! From Edmonton, Alberta, Canada=Thank you Ty and Kat :)

@farque7179 4 жыл бұрын

I'm American still playing hockey in my late 50's because it truly is the greatest game on earth. This tragedy hit home to all those in the world of hockey at every level. We keep a hockey stick by the front door for the boys just in case.... Godspeed to those survivors and rest in peace to those who were lost.

@alexdinsdale2373 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, who has the audacity to dislike the video. This young man lost his friends, teammates and brothers in a horrific accident and you disliked the video. He has been through hell and back and you do that. you should be ashamed in your self for disliking the video.

@levelsabove7631 4 жыл бұрын

Great message buddy. I myself played in the OHL and Jr.A and was affected by this absolutley heart breaking tradgey. I struggle with mental health, the depression and the anxiety of certain situations and the best thing you can do is open up and talk about it, and be there to support others and care for others as well. You're not weak to show weakness, whether you're a guy or not or a hockey player or not man, we are human beings and being real and doing the best to be the best person you can be is important. The hard times are very tough, they're very dark and the thoughts and emotions and feelings can be very painful.. but you're not a lone. Love yourself, do more, be better. Hope you find happiness and do good things in life bud.

@hendytendy5972 4 жыл бұрын

Still tear up when thinking of the tragedy that unfolded. It will never be forgotten for as long as I live, and I’m sure the whole hockey community would say the same thing. I wish well to the survivors and all that were affected by this horrific event. Rest In Peace to those who did not survive. #Humboldtstrong

@sonyahewes6259 4 жыл бұрын

And all of the hockey families in the US have prayed and prayed for you guys and support you! Living in Alaska for many years, so cool to see one of the Humboldt players playing for UAA. ♥ We continue to pray for healing for you and everyone affected.

@theleafswillwincup 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously, who the hell down votes such a great message portrayed in this video??

@Zer0Skateboard 4 жыл бұрын

The same could be said about liking it. Who likes a death story?

@theleafswillwincup 4 жыл бұрын

@@Zer0Skateboard except that's not what this video is really about, it's about showing the strength and adversity to overcome such a tragic event. The ability to keep going with everyday life after something so traumatizing is what the message this video is portraying, or at least that's what I get from it.

@raran44 4 жыл бұрын

Probably Jess Allen.

@theleafswillwincup 4 жыл бұрын

@@raran44 😂 Lmao

@rulinghabs 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to think that they were watching this on their iPhone and hit the wrong button by mistake.

@khay60 4 жыл бұрын

Your message is so important to everyone on and off the rink. Thank you for sharing.

@l.johnperry4072 4 жыл бұрын

Just NOT in Canada . We in the USA have cared with broken hearts about thee entire Humboldt accident. We to HAVE HUGE LOVE for hockey.

@candykanefpv98 4 жыл бұрын

Leo Perry any hockey fan. Europe, North America, Asia whatever. I feel like most if not all hockey players or fans would get a lump on the throat.

@Zer0Skateboard 4 жыл бұрын

I play pro 2nd tier (DEL2) hockey in Germany. A lot of our teammates donated money and for a few games I had green and yellow tape on my stick.

@kikemed77 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful in every way.

@pushstartsports1697 4 жыл бұрын

This hits ya in the feels. Very well put together video

@JackMuren 4 жыл бұрын

Such a strong statement. Even in our weakest moments, we can show our true strength. What a blessing to see the love, support, and light from strangers in our community when we find our self in the darkness. Thank you for sharing your heart with us.

@sashasmith8914 4 жыл бұрын

That was beautiful!💗

@vmax04 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 53 from Northern Ontario and I am so proud of the young men of the Humboldt Broncos. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

@joannlawery4258 4 жыл бұрын

How did 4 people dislike this?! C'mon people. Great message. No one should have to go through what these guys, just kids had to go through. God watch over them

@vithursan.b 4 жыл бұрын

People like Jess Allen disliked this video

@nolove85es 4 жыл бұрын

@@vithursan.b I am absolutely disgusted for what she has said.

@burkey8677 4 жыл бұрын

Trolls that have nothing better to do in life apart from put others around them down. Sadly social media and youtube give’s them a platform to do this, but if you ignore them they’ll soon disappear

@summerlightning4077 9 ай бұрын

Aww I can’t believe I didn’t realize him I remember meeting him at my brothers hockey games I was shy to talk to him wow Tyler I’m sorry you had to go thru this ur one strong man for sure praying for you and everyone else who was involved and lost a loved one ❤

@ericcwindeler 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible, thank you Tyler!

@THeavyArmsT 4 жыл бұрын

Love you brother.

@franbujold3118 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful message Tyler!

@Saveatthepump 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve stayed with this story for a couple years and it’s so sad

@mugginsquilts1 4 жыл бұрын

huh? you stayed with this story for 'many years' and the story isn't even 2 years old yet.

@Saveatthepump 4 жыл бұрын

It’s been almost a couple years and I meant that but I sorta phrased it wrong

@lindafoster2141 4 жыл бұрын

Here in Indiana I want to say how brave you are. God Bless you!

@guestuser6595 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing.........end the stigma......open up.....Get Help.

@l.johnperry4072 4 жыл бұрын

It's a HUGE step in the right direction brother when you open up and talk about what your feeling. It shows you have a truely loving heart.

@JAS_392SRT 4 жыл бұрын

Rip to the team whoever passed . Sad sorry man keep strong

@JustJake77 4 жыл бұрын

I can even begin to remotely fathom what your experience was like. I can only have empathy and compassion. I can however relate to the mental health issues you are facing. I suffer from extreme depression, anxiety, ADHD and PTSD. These issues have had me near death multiple times in my life. I struggle even on the good days to be a functioning human in society. You are absolutely right to say it's ok to not be ok! Because some days you just aren't ok no matter what you or others do to alleviate the turmoil inside. Thank you for speaking up and doing what you can to help break the stigma against mental health issues. We stand with you and you are not alone. I have nothing but respect and love for you and your struggles. Stand strong when can and rest when you can't. We got your back.

@robertwells6724 4 жыл бұрын

I send my prayers to all the players families and hope the can continue to heal from this tragedy. I am glad we now can open up instead of always Staying Strong.

@AlMai222 4 жыл бұрын

How come prayers didn’t stop this tragedy from happening ? 🧐

@caperby3818 4 жыл бұрын

Keep that head up smith cheers brother beautiful msg!!

@SVaya2018 4 жыл бұрын

Still think about this tragedy often. Prayers to you and all the boys. Our stick is still outside the door!!!

@rajapajapop 4 жыл бұрын

Really good to see him doing okay. I hope he truly means what he said and it seems like it. I hope he really is okay with opening up and not feeling weak if hes not doing okay. Love from Jersey!

@mmesmer6447 4 жыл бұрын

"Touch people, give them a sense of hope" bravely, with courage and honesty. Tyler, you most certainly are accomplishing this and are an inspiration to many. Your words remind me of concern for Kaleb and Ryan being in the spotlight a bit too soon even if that's what they wanted. All of you can be ambassadors for traumatic stress recovery when you are ready. The fans need to give you the space and time to do it.

@SilentThunder32 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing man mental health is no joke being open to the world about it is a different story all together hockey is the greatest sport on earth

@walterlewis7787 4 жыл бұрын

God Bless you all 🙏

@realist7934 4 жыл бұрын

I know what it's like. I deal with my mental illnesses everyday and have been for years and years. I suffer in silence every day and it doesn't do any good. Thanks for the message and sending you prayers. It's too late for me to get any kind of help but for people like you.... Don't wait until it's too late. Because if you do, you end up like me

@movembertv 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Brett, we're sorry to hear that you're struggling. It’s not too late for you. Having someone you feel comfortable talking to about this is really important, whether that's a friend, a family member, a doc or a crisis service. You can find local helplines at weneedtotalk.movember.com. Things will become easier with the right support, so please reach out to someone. You don't have to go through this alone, there are people out there who can help you so please get in touch with them.

@brooks3545 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, keep on keeping on brother! Humbolt strong. Such a terrible tragedy and I still think of all affected I get chills when I see a hockey bus on highways too. Whoever disliked this video 🖕🏻 seriously.

@monkeylordofdoom14 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mooseknuckle8334 4 жыл бұрын

How could you possibly dislike the video? Keep your head up fella, soldier on !!

@kelsiemacdonald6430 4 жыл бұрын

Moose Knuckle They could be disliking cause it was such an unfortunate and horrible accident

@mooseknuckle8334 4 жыл бұрын

@@kelsiemacdonald6430 ummmmmm ok..............

@garym444 4 жыл бұрын

Through your grief will come understanding.

@animal_lover8180 4 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️🙌🏻

@annamatthew931 4 жыл бұрын

this is so inspiring

@lunalunitalunera5832 4 жыл бұрын

you inspired me!! thank you

@joanneclarke8272 4 жыл бұрын

Beauty message

@memes_is_good539 4 жыл бұрын

I have a sweatshirt of the team and wear it every day god bless you

@ChyloeReece 4 жыл бұрын

Must be so hard for the families that lost their sons to see survivors up and playing again..

@JAS_392SRT 4 жыл бұрын

Love from Vancouver BC Canada

@neonrl1414 4 жыл бұрын

Jas B thank you for specifying the province and country

@ecksit7637 4 жыл бұрын

This is really great stuff. You seem like a really great guy. I relate with how you always try to put others first... and i'm at the point where I can't make myself a priority. Its just who I am and I feel like we are the same in some aspects. I wish more people had the same mentality as you. Rock on brother. Wish I could hang out with you and play some puck with ya bud.

@sr20DETdrift 4 жыл бұрын

beautiful video for Movember. Men's mental health does not get enough attention and Movember needs more awareness. Thank you for this message.

@lukasjohansson852 4 жыл бұрын

Only time i’m happy with the youtube recomendation!

@lukasjohansson852 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! MUTCH NEEDED VIDEO

@millsweeklynews5348 4 жыл бұрын

I love it its very touching L

@dawsonj7016 4 жыл бұрын

Love u bro

@CJL1567 4 жыл бұрын

Great video quality

@rjles_ 4 жыл бұрын

You can just tell he’s a hockey player, no hate

@alexturnersmicstand1684 4 жыл бұрын

Whxsper I mean he is so wdym

@rjles_ 4 жыл бұрын

got tea if you were to be in the store and this guy was next to you talking to someone, and you didn’t know he was, you would just be able to tell he was a hockey player by the way he looks.

@silence.speaks7000 4 жыл бұрын

Whxsper ....yeah

@nolove85es 4 жыл бұрын

who are the scumbags that disliked this video. Just shameful.

@bigyeet3629 4 жыл бұрын

I agree but no need to bring negativity into the conversation - focus on the message in the video :)

@CKr14 4 жыл бұрын

I did

@wakeupcanuck6763 4 жыл бұрын

Probably the cast of the Social.

@FreshwaterFloof 4 жыл бұрын

Prob the driver and the company employing him

@facundolozzia 4 жыл бұрын

CKr lol

@seanmac9944 4 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽

@fellowadult 4 жыл бұрын

It seems like it happened just yesterday. I remember driving past the hospital near my house and the sticks were out by the entrance, such a sad day. These guys deserved better justice when it came to that truck drivers trial.

@edwardfielding8632 4 жыл бұрын

who are the 19 people who disliked this video......?

@Glock7eventeen 4 жыл бұрын

Wow he has such a pure Canadian accent, I live in Toronto & I sound like an American compared to this guy.

@kaimyers6003 4 жыл бұрын

hmmm yes this regular English is regular English

@bobanut 4 жыл бұрын

everyone in western Canada sounds like that

@mxamiss5 4 жыл бұрын

Crazy good quote in the title. Life changing stuff.

@philheckmuth7584 4 жыл бұрын

You know what's sad? 19 people clicked the thumbs down button... If those people and the people like them didn't exist the world would be a much better place

@RUPE88 9 ай бұрын

We had your back in Utah too my mens league team put sticks on our porches!

@kdoran709 4 жыл бұрын

Props for pronouncing Newfoundland correctly

@facundolozzia 4 жыл бұрын

Not to be disrespectful or anything but why did this accident had such amount of coverage, what’s the difference with any other big accident?

@taylorgaston7035 4 жыл бұрын

Driverf 97 because 16 dead and 13 injured from a semi driver who ran a bus stop. hockey community spreads quickly with support and it just blew up. A bunch of young people lost their lives

@facundolozzia 4 жыл бұрын

Taylor Gaston ahhh they were all hockey players? That explains it

@nathanforsythe8480 4 жыл бұрын

Driverf 97 Thats a good thought and we all know the media will cover whatever is the biggest story but the way you worded that is pretty insensitive for people who have been affected my an accident.

@facundolozzia 4 жыл бұрын

Nathan Forsythe English is not my main language so I didn’t really know how to make the sentence that’s why I wrote that my intention wasn’t to be mean, i was just wondering

@TylerEubank 4 жыл бұрын

What happened

@jessb371 4 жыл бұрын

Tractor trailer ran a stop sign, crashing into a bus carrying a hockey team on their way to a game. I think it was 15 deaths from it, about half of those on the bus.

@HealthyKadenOW 4 жыл бұрын

My church just did a series called “its ok to not be ok” during november😐

@thundertv1431 4 жыл бұрын

The guy in the song sounds like a Luke Combs (country singer)

@coolboy5428 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone is mentally ill, we need to talk about it more and we need to live in one big mental institution.

@COVID...19 4 жыл бұрын

You agree with the psychiatrists. Everyone should get put on powerful mind-altering drugs or have electro-shock therapy. Psychiatry kills. It’s a fake pseudo-science.

@isamic8068 4 жыл бұрын

You don’t need to be on pills to help mental illness. Therapy and coping strategies are very helpful.

@rickg5597 4 жыл бұрын

Isoldacar Too true! Over 60 years the DSM handbook’s been around and we’re still waiting for a reliable test for “chemical imbalance” The more I think about it, the more I believe that mental health awareness is more a marketing plan than anything else. Obviously it exists, but docs & psychiatrists always push pills whether one has mild or debilitating mental issues instead of initially promoting natural alternatives.

@toms341 4 жыл бұрын

Show this to that feminist Jess Allen chick

@angelinewiebe9059 3 жыл бұрын

We l

@adamzahariuk9496 4 жыл бұрын

Of truck driving wasn't an entry level job for immigrants this would have never happened

@nessiebearxx 4 жыл бұрын

You cannot change the past. It does no good to say 'what if', it's not going to undo the situation. In fact it's a little insensitive

@adamzahariuk9496 4 жыл бұрын

@@nessiebearxx it is a entry level job for immigrants who have no experience driving truck we should change that and prevent this from happening

@AlMai222 4 жыл бұрын

Adam Zahariuk it’s unCanadian like to just blame immigrants all together, you’re fortunate that it wasn’t just some white guy driving. Quite a shameful comment tbh, people need to stop being distracted from driving is what you should be saying

@adamzahariuk9496 4 жыл бұрын

@@AlMai222 I'm not blaming immigrants just the system truck driving shouldn't be a entry level job for people who dont have any driving experience

@aero5194 4 жыл бұрын

@@adamzahariuk9496 How do you become a truck driver if you need truck driving experience to drive a truck?