Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.
Close Banner
Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Has An Important Message For Anyone Struggling With Depression

Leigh Weingus
Author:
April 07, 2018
Leigh Weingus
By Leigh Weingus
mbg Contributor
Leigh Weingus is a New York City based freelance journalist writing about health, wellness, feminism, entertainment, personal finance, and more. She received her bachelor’s in English and Communication from the University of California, Davis.
Photo by Getty
April 07, 2018

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson may seem like he has it all figured out, but the actor, producer, and professional wrestler recently opened up in an interview with The Express about his lifelong mental health struggle.

After witnessing a suicide attempt by his mother when he was just 15, Johnson found he was suffering from severe depression. "I reached a point where I didn't want to do a thing or go anywhere," he admitted. "I was crying constantly." These days, he and his mother have come a long way from where they once were. But Johnson can't emphasize the importance of addressing mental health issues enough.

"We both healed, but we’ve always got to do our best to pay attention when other people are in pain," he said. "We have to help them through it and remind them they are not alone."

Johnson has a point, especially because we're dealing with alarming mental health statistics in 2018. A report from last year found that depression rates increased 18 percent between 2005 and 2015 and found that depression is the leading cause of illness in the world. "There are several reasons for the increase in depression. For one, stress levels are at an all-time high," explains psychotherapist Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo. "And stress can often exacerbate depression. What's more, pervasive perfectionism, loneliness, poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyles, relationship strain, and sleep deprivation can all contribute to depression."

So whether you or someone you love struggles with depression or another mental health issue, don't be afraid to seek professional help. More people are struggling with it than you think.

Not sure if you suffer from depression? Here are the 4 types you should know about.

Watch Next

Enjoy some of our favorite clips from classes

Watch Next

Enjoy some of our favorite clips from classes

What Is Meditation?

Mindfulness/Spirituality | Light Watkins

Box Breathing

Mindfulness/Spirituality | Gwen Dittmar

What Breathwork Can Address

Mindfulness/Spirituality | Gwen Dittmar

The 8 Limbs of Yoga - What is Asana?

Yoga | Caley Alyssa

Two Standing Postures to Open Up Tight Hips

Yoga | Caley Alyssa

How Plants Can Optimize Athletic Performance

Nutrition | Rich Roll

What to Eat Before a Workout

Nutrition | Rich Roll

How Ayurveda Helps Us Navigate Modern Life

Nutrition | Sahara Rose

Messages About Love & Relationships

Love & Relationships | Esther Perel

Love Languages

Love & Relationships | Esther Perel

Related Videos (10)

What Is Meditation?

Box Breathing

What Breathwork Can Address

The 8 Limbs of Yoga - What is Asana?

Two Standing Postures to Open Up Tight Hips

How Plants Can Optimize Athletic Performance

What to Eat Before a Workout

How Ayurveda Helps Us Navigate Modern Life

Messages About Love & Relationships

Love Languages

Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.

More On This Topic

more Mindfulness
Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.
Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.