Adut Akech Is One Of The Most In-demand Models In The World

Adut Akech is one of the most in-demand models in the world. 

And the 19-year-old says that is precisely one of the reasons she has to ensure she keeps herself from burning out and breaking down. 

The Sudanese-Australian supermodel told The Herald Sun on Saturday: 'I have had a couple of really bad mental meltdowns - particularly last year - and I don't want that to happen again'. 






 'I had a couple of really bad mental meltdowns': Sudanese-Australian supermodel Adut Akech, (pictured) has candidly discussed her mental health struggles with the Herald Sun on Saturday


The beauty says she has to turn down work at times, in order to maintain her emotional health. 






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'I have had to learn to say no,' she said, adding, 'I don't want to get burnt out.'

The catwalk queen reveals she has learned to 'give herself time and 'listen to her body', adding that it's important to be open about mental health issues. 






The Sudanese-Australian supermodel told The Herald Sun on Saturday: 'I have had a couple of really bad mental meltdowns - particularly last year - and I don't want that to happen again'







FOMO: The beauty reveals she has to turn down work at times in order to maintain her emotional health. 'I have had to learn to say no,' she said, adding, 'I don't want to get burnt out'


It comes after Adut was asked to appear in British Vogue's September edition and even got a phone call from Meghan Markle.

She recently told The Daily Telegraph that the Duchess herself rang to discuss the issue, on which Meghan was guest editor.  

'Vogue told me they had a surprise for domino pkv me and they would call in a couple of hours and when the phone rang it was her,' she said. 






Resting: The catwalk queen says she has learned to 'give herself time and 'listen to her body'







On guard: The supermodel added that it's important to be open about mental health issues


Adut is one of 14 women who appear on the magazine's cover and who Meghan has hand-picked as being, 'Forces for change'. 

The model says she was immensely flattered by the call, which she took in her kitchen, and during which the Royal called her 'an inspiration'. 

'She said that I was an inspiration, I couldn't believe that she was calling me an inspiration,' she gushed. 






Lucky: It comes after Adut revealed the Duchess of Sussex, Megan Markle (pictured) rang and asked the model to appear on the cover of British Vogue's September edition, on which Meghan was guest editor. Pictured: Meghan Markle







Strong women: Adut is one of 14 women who appear on the magazine's cover and who Meghan has hand-picked as being, 'Forces for change'


In addition to the honour of appearing on Vogue's cover, the beauty was named the world's No. 1 model in January this year. 

The supermodel was also announced as the ambassador for Melbourne Fashion Week earlier this month. 

If you or adu q pkv anyone you know is suffering from depression, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, Beyondblue on 1300 22 4636, or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800  






Supermodel: In addition to the honour of appearing on Vogue's cover, the beauty was named the world's No. 1 model in January this year




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