Thomas Decker

Listen here to the audio clip of Thomas Dekker portrayed by artist Irene Hoff, part of the Mental Health Art Tour. Subject: Depression.


Thomas Dekker, former Dutch cyclist, enjoyed great success at a young age. However, in 2009, he was suspended for doping. After his return, his cycling career was difficult, and he rode his last race about seven years ago. Since then, Thomas has embarked on a personal quest for self-discovery and his mental health.

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Mental Health

Art Tour

The Mental Health Art Tour is a traveling exhibition that can be seen and experienced in Rotterdam starting in February of this year. Through impressive portraits, the exhibition tells the stories of a number of well-known Dutch people about their mental health. Mental health is about being resilient and feeling strong, being able to adapt, setting boundaries, and taking control of your own life.

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