Dr Mason trained the gym’s strength and conditioning coach, Osman Jama, to conduct part of the research.

Mr Jama thinks the gym space allows men to have more open conversations.

“One of the main points is that the gym is not labelled as a mental health service, so it takes away that element of you’re receiving treatment,” he said.

“You’re in a space where you’re unwinding and de-stressing.”

Allowing participants to guide the study made teenagers more engaged and honest in their responses, the project said.

“They made it feel like they’re here for you and not just the research, said 16-year-old participant Tybias.

“They connected on a deeper level.”