Dwayne Johnson has told his legion of fans to make sure they focus on their mental health as well as maintaining their shape physically.
And the Hollywood A-lister, 50, has urged his followers to seek help whenever they're feeling in as though they're in a dark place, stressing there is absolutely no shame in reaching out to others.
The former wrestler is well known for his fantastic physique and bulging muscles, but he's well aware that mental health is just as important. Dwayne, also known as The Rock, revealed that learning to ask for help was a huge turning point in his life.
Speaking to Men's Health, the Jumanji actor said: "I think one of the defining, seminal moments in my life was when I really realised the power and the value of asking for help. Vulnerability. You know, really kind of checking your ego at the door."
He admitted that sometimes societal attitudes can work as a barrier to stop men in particular from sharing their problems. And he said he feels that sometimes a person's ego can get in the way, labelling it "not a good thing".
Dwayne went on to open up on his own experiences decades earlier. He confessed he would "stuff things down" in his younger years and refused to talk to others about what was bothering him.
He added: "Most of the time I did figure it out all by myself, but also it just took a toll, man, on my soul and on my mental health. So these days, I’m a big advocate for asking for help."
The superstar candidly continued to admit he has had friends who died by suicide and said he believes they ended their lives as they didn't want to ask for help.
"You gotta communicate," he urged. "You gotta ask for help. There’s no shame in that. If you don’t know something, ask. If you don’t know, ask."
It's not the first time Dwayne has openly discussed mental health. In 2018, he spoke about the trauma he felt aged 15 after his mum attempted suicide.
Speaking to the Express at the time he said: "Struggle and pain is real. I was devastated and depressed. I reached a point where I didn’t want to do a thing or go anywhere. I was crying constantly."
And he further opened up on the hard times later that year on social media, discussing how his mum has no recollection of her attempt.
*If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch
