Derek Hough Brings Awareness To Mental Health Issues With Debut Single 'Hold On'

Derek Hough keeps running in his new, moving music video for “Hold On”.

The entertainer, who teamed up with the Movember Foundation for the song, opened up about the song and how it’s bringing awareness to mental issues in men.

“After experiencing firsthand the effects of suicide in my extended family, I became curious of the human condition and how we could possibly reach a point where we felt that there was no hope,” he writes. “The thought of someone suffering in silence, feeling alone and feeling like there is no way out breaks my heart.”

Derek continues, “This video represents that isolated loneliness we can often feel…especially in the wake of traumatic events. But in the end it’s about reaching out for help as well as reaching out to help others. When we connect as human beings, we become stronger, and are able to share and let go of the burden one might feel.”

“If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time, don’t be afraid to reach out. Life is definitely worth living.”

Pick up Derek‘s debut single, “Hold On”, on all digital retailers now.