Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Opens Up About Past Battles with Depression

Credit: Dwayne Johnson/Instagram

Dwayne Johnson, also known as “The Rock,” has spoken out about his struggles with depression during his recent appearance on “The Pivot podcast.”

The actor revealed that he first experienced depression while studying at the University of Miami, after sustaining an injury that prevented him from playing on the football team.

Related: Dwayne Johnson Announces Live-Action Remake of Disney's 'Moana' - Watch

Johnson shared that he was unaware of what mental health or depression were at that time. The star also revealed that he went through bouts of depression again during his divorce and around 2017.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Dwayne Johnson (@therock)

However, he was able to manage his mental health struggles by finding emotional tools to cope with them and by reaching out to his friends and loved ones for support.

Related: The Rock Unveils Where He Was During WWE Royal Rumble

Johnson emphasized the importance of seeking help when going through mental health struggles and encouraging men to speak up about their mental health.

In the end, he stressed that talking to someone is the key to overcome the pain and that nobody is ever alone.

Read Next: Two Mountaineers Presumed Dead After Disappearing During Summit Attempt in Alaska

You can share this post!

---