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GZSZ’s Patrick Fernandez Details Mental-Health Struggles, Says Fatherhood Sparked His Recovery

He used an RTL interview during Men's Mental Health Month to urge men to seek help.

Overview

  • In RTL’s GZSZ-Bargeflüster, the 40-year-old recounted that years of self-imposed performance pressure "almost killed" him mentally.
  • He linked the strain to growing up in a high-performance sports family and an early push into professional football in Mexico.
  • Learning he would become a father prompted him to change course and prioritize his wellbeing.
  • He said he has spent nearly a decade in therapy and keeps a therapist available "24/7" for support.
  • He addressed a strained relationship with his father on air and noted parallels between his experience and his GZSZ character.