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Depression affects millions of people every year. In 2017, over 17 million Americans were affected by depression, according to the Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance. But during this time, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more vital than ever that now and in the future, we take care of our mental health and support loved ones experiencing their own struggles and silent battles. For Mental Health Awareness month, we’re taking a look at some of the celebrities who have spoken candidly about their depression, and given a voice to so many struggling across the globe.
Ever since she came onto the seen with her hit song “Just Dance” in 2008, Lady Gaga has been incredibly forthcoming when it comes to her struggle with her mental health and her journey to find inner peace. In 2016, the “Rain On Me” songstress recalled her battles and how she still struggles with depression and anxiety. “I openly admit to having battled depression and anxiety and I think a lot of people do,” Gaga said in her interview with The Mirror. To this day, the Oscar-winner, 34, is still open about how she has dealt with her mental health and has no shame divulging the details of her journey. “Medicine really helped me,” Gaga said of taking medication for her mental illness during her 2020 interview with Oprah Winfrey. “And I think a lot of people are afraid of medicine for their brains to help them and I really just want to erase the stigma around this because I am sick of saying it over and over again.” In 2017, Gaga also worked with Prince William for an effort called Heads Together, which seeks to change the conversation and confront the stigma of mental health.
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“Now I feel like I’ve done the work, and I’m still doing the work emotionally, spiritually, physically, psychologically,” she continued. “Now I’ve come to this light at the end of the tunnel, which means I am going to live. And not only that, I’m going to bring life into the world. So it ends in a positive place so far.”
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If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, consider reaching out to the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Mental Health Coalition. For those seeking further resources, Teen Line can be reached here.