Suffered with mental disorders: There just seems to be this stigma surrounding mental health issues. Even today, people are still afraid to open that can of worms and discuss mental illness. Yet why does it have to be a can of worms? Why does mental health and the disorders that millions of people in the United States alone suffer from need to be a hush-hush topic? Here is a list of 20 celebrities you didn’t know have mental disabilities.
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The hope is that by shedding some more light on famous and successful celebs, we can open up a candid and honest conversation about mental disorders and illnesses. They do not have to be these big scary things that we can only talk about behind closed doors. It does not have to be a means of not mentioning That-Which-Will-Not-Be-Named (by the way, the author of the popular Harry Potter book series is on this list!)
From singers and actors to politicians and athletes, even some of the great world leaders we have ever known have struggled with mental disabilities. As more and more celebrities open up and speak up about this reality, we hope that the general public can shed the stereotypes and hang ups they have about mental health and get with the program.
20. Jon Hamm
Via huffpost.com
Jon Hamm is a cool dude. Yet would you believe that he suffers from depression? Yes, the famed actor and producer has definitely been affected by the onslaught of media attention and pressure that the rich and famous face on a daily basis. Even so, he has still managed to pave a great career for himself, working in acting and producing. He is well known for his work in the hit television show Mad Men, as well as the Minions movie. Who would have thought that he struggles with feelings of worthlessness with all of those easy-breezy characters he plays? Perhaps it is his love for sports and his craft that helps to keep him centered.
19. Catherine Zeta Jones
Via funscrape.com
The beautiful and successful Catherine Zeta Jones is holding in a secret mental illness: she was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder. The actress has spoken out about the mental illness, and with such a successful person speaking out, it may help others who are suffering with bipolar disorder. She checked into a treatment facility and made headlines once she was released. Six million people suffer from this disorder, so it is not very surprising for her to suffer. Catherine dealt not only with bipolar disorder, but a divorce and court battle. Stress triggers bipolar disorder, and Catherine was very open about the ordeal.
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