Dwayne Johnson Discusses Depression and Mental Health

The speaker talks about how in the past, there was a stigma around discussing struggles with depression, especially for those in the spotlight. He reflects on his personal experience of not initially fearing the repercussions of disclosing his own battles with mental health. The speaker highlights the misconception of depression in the past, where people believed it was a choice to be happy or sad. He shares his journey of navigating through depression, starting from his university days to more recent life events. The speaker emphasizes the power of talking about mental health struggles as a means of support and encourages everyone, regardless of age or background, to open up and discuss their feelings, reminding them that they are not alone.