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Potential explanations for how celebrity mental health disclosures can influence mental health-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviours are outlined, followed by an overview of evidence on how celebrity disclosure operates to reduce stigma.
- Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Photo by Eva Rinaldi, Flickr. “I found that with depression one of the most important things you could realize is that you’re not alone.
- Stormzy. “If there’s anyone out there going through it [depression], I think for them to see that I went through it would help. Because for a long time I used to think that soldiers don’t go through that.
- Wil Wheaton. “One of the primary reasons I speak out about my mental illness, is so that I can make the difference in someone’s life that I wish had been made in mine when I was young, because not only did I have no idea what Depression even was until I was in my twenties, once I was pretty sure that I had it, I suffered with it for another fifteen years, because I was ashamed, I was embarrassed, and I was afraid.”
- Trevor Noah. “One of the best things that helps depression is work, and socialising with other people and connecting. Because when you work you find purpose.”
- Andrew Jensen
- Corey Hirsch
- Phil Gaimon
- Dwayne Johnson
- Brandon Marshall
- David Freese
- Brent Hayden
- Tyler Motte
- Michael Phelps
- Channing Frye
“I believe my emotional scars are no different than my physical ones. I believe it’s just as masculine to talk about overcoming emotional pain as it is to talk about overcoming physical pain.” Professional golfer, Canada“Men: It’s OK to Stop Hiding That You’re Struggling“
“If you are in a dark place right now, thinking that you can’t go on anymore, I know you probably cannot foresee these kind of things in your future. But your brain is lying to you. It’s lying. There is a light, however faint, in all this darkness. There is help out there for you. There is hope. I swear to God, hope is real. You will reach the ligh...
“In the small chance that this would make it easier for someone who needs help to admit it and find it, I’ll go ahead and say that I’ve dealt with depression and anxiety and whatnot and I’ve gone to therapy and my only regret was how long I waited.” (via Twitter)” Road racing cyclist, US “6 Pro Cyclists Open Up About Their Struggles With Depression...
“We all go thru the sludge/shit and depression never discriminates. Took me a long time to realize it but the key is to not be afraid to open up. Especially us dudes have a tendency to keep it in. You’re not alone.” (via Twitter) Actor, producer and professional wrestler, US “The Rock on Depression: ‘You’ve Got to Talk About It, and You’re Not Alon...
“I spent three months in the outpatient program at McLean, and in my time there, I learned the tools and skills to help me cope with my emotions. I learned different meditation techniques, and I spoke with doctors and counselors about what I was feeling to get a better understanding of where my emotions were coming from and how I could most effecti...
“I know I had the alcohol issues in the past, but you come to realize it’s a lot deeper than that. It’s depression and anxiety issues. I had to attack the way I was thinking. I re-trained my brain by being around Mairin and getting help. The foggy feeling I always had is now lifted.” MLB third baseman, US“David Freese, World Series hero, finds grea...
“Between my injuries in the pool, and the toxicity outside the pool, I was feeling closed in and began spiralling into depression. Other than my coach and my wife (then fiancée), nobody knew that I had my team psychologist on call… we were often meeting twice a week.” Competitive swimmer, Canada“Brent Hayden’s Olympic Comeback (video)“
“For me, just accepting and saying out loud that I was diagnosed with depression and had a mental health issue that was the first weight off my shoulders.” NHL forward, US “Hockey Talks | Tyler Motte’s Story (Video)“
“I struggled with anxiety and depression and questioned whether or not I wanted to be alive anymore. It was when I hit this low that I decided to reach out and ask for the help of a licensed therapist. This decision ultimately helped save my life. You don’t have to wait for things.” (via Twitter) Competitive swimmer, US“The moment Michael Phelps kn...
“What worked for me was just having a time and a place to be emotional and to open up about how I felt and to acknowledge that I’m not okay.” NBA basketball player, US“Channing Frye Talks Depression and How He Balances Life and Basketball“
Mar 19, 2021 · High profile male musicians are speaking out about mental health and writing songs about their experiences with depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide. Medically reviewed by Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, PhD – Written by Caroline Sutton, Chloe Sernasie, and the HeadsUpGuys Team. Posted March 19, 2021.
From Selena Gomez to Zayn, these are the stars speaking out about their own battles with depression, anxiety, OCD and more mental health issues, and championing their fans to get help with theirs.
May 21, 2024 · Michelle Obama, Ben Affleck, and Demi Lovato are some of the celebrities who have opened up about their struggles with depression.
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Jul 27, 2019 · Using the threatened yet ultimately reconfirmed celebrity status of pop singer and mental health advocate Demi Lovato as a case study, this article analyzes how celebrity health narratives reflect ...
