Big homes, bigger bank accounts, fancy cars, and oodles of fans — it seems celebrities have it all. Celebrity, on the other hand, does not shield one from mental health issues. Many of today’s greatest performers are opening out about their experiences with mental illness in honest interviews with the media. Their story, as well as their willingness to speak openly about their illnesses, help to raise healthy knowledge of modern therapies and the necessity of caring support.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Luckily, in recent years, we’ve seen a shift in the way people view and talk about mental health. Decades of conversation about depression, anxiety, addiction, and other issues have shifted from a private setting to a public one. According to mental health professionals, this is not just vital, but also beneficial.

When public figures open up about their mental health struggles, it can help break down stigma, spark important discussions, and even inspire people to seek treatment.

1. Sade Giliberti

Sade Giliberti, a YoTV kid star and presenter, has spoken up about how difficult life was for her as a youngster when she suffered from depression, particularly when she reached a stage where she began to hurt herself.

2. Trevor Noah

When Trevor Noah was presented with the Just for Laughs Award for Comedy Person of the Year earlier this year, he used his acceptance speech to speak about his comedic hero, Jim Carrey, and how he assisted him in discovering his own depression, which then motivated him to find a way to work through it himself.

3. Bonnie Mbuli

In her book, Eyesbags & Dimples, actress and television personality Bonnie Mbuli spoke up about her battle with severe depression. The preoccupation with the perfection that society has fostered, as well as the shame associated with depression, are both addressed in her book without hesitating.

4. Mmabatho Montsho

During an episode of Zaziwa, the actress spoke out about her battle with melancholy.

5. Late Rapper HHP

Rapper HHP has opened up about her struggle with depression in a series of interviews. He even said that he had come close to committing himself.

Other celebs include; Lalla Hirayama, Penny Labyane, Ifani. Somizi Mhlongo had also suffered from depression during his career in the entertainment industry.