To celebrate Mental Health Awareness, in every week of October we are sharing an episode of The Locker Room — a series of candid interviews with our ambassadors and athletes that give their experiences with mental health a platform. Because we are #StrongerTogether.
In this second episode, pro-bodybuilder Abou Konate openly discusses how he struggled to live with the constant pressure of looking a certain way and training relentlessly even in off-season. He reflects on a time where he felt singled out during a competition for being the only black competitor and addresses the male tendency to keep emotions bottled up for the sake of appearing “tough”.
This is his story.If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this video, the following organisations may be able to provide help and advice:
Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation: https://headspace.org.au/
The Good Grief Trust: https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/
Samaritans: 135 247 (24/7 Anonymous Crisis Support)
For every Stronger Together shaker sold throughout October, we’ll be donating $4.50 to Mental Health Charities in Australia
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