12. Brandon Marshall
Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Brandon Marshall is another athlete who has opened up and spoken out about his struggles with mental illness. Kudos to him! He suffers from Borderline personality disorder and even appeared in a public service announcement about his cause. He was diagnosed in the summer of 2011 and he has since felt so much better after finally receiving treatment and help. He also had support from family and friends. He stresses the importance of speaking out and shedding light on mental illness. Ignorance is definitely not bliss in this situation. Mental health needs to be understood and supported. We need more of a conversation, according to Marshall.
11. J.K. Rowling
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Did you know that famed, award-winning author J.K. Rowling thought about committing suicide? She is yet another author who struggled with depression, but we are so, so glad that she powered through! After all, she had a lot to say and she created a fabulous story of a boy wizard named Harry Potter who went on awesome adventures. Perhaps you have heard of her books. Her severe depression was the result of trying to make ends meet as a single mother. She was a young twenty-something woman and she actually did try to seek help, only to be told that she was basically not sick enough.
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