Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's Battle with Depression and Authenticity in Hollywood

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's Battle with Depression and Authenticity in Hollywood
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson opened up about his struggles with depression and urged other men to be honest about their own mental health. He said he didn't always have the words to express how he was feeling, but he was able to identify his depression and "lean on" friends. Johnson said being aware of his "mental pain" and talking to someone about it has made all of the difference. The National Institute of Health reported that an estimated 21 million adults in the U.S. experienced a "major depressive episode" in 2020.

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