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Immersing himself in ice was part of Stuchlik’s self-prescribed therapy to get out of depression. — Photos: Pavel Stuchlik

Mental health issues can be very difficult to overcome.

Unlike cancer or heart disease where scientific tests can reveal what is wrong, mental health problems are challenging to diagnose and treat.

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