48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

It’s hard to talk about your problems, but sometimes, someone else breaking the ice can help. And despite one in five Americans suffering from a diagnosable mental illness, this is a topic which many feel uncomfortable facing.

These celebrities have all publicly admitted that they have mental health issues, have sought help, and want those who also suffer from similar problems to seek treatment.

Are you surprised by any of these revelations? Are any of them particularly inspiring?

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#1 Elen Degeneres, Depression

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

#2 Leonardo DiCaprio, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: The Telegraph

#3 J. K. Rowling, Depression

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: The Telegraph

#4 Hayden Panettiere, Postpartum Depression

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: today.com

#5 Jared Padalecki, Depression

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: Variety

#6 Carrie Fisher, Bipolar I Disorder

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: bphope.com

#7 Brad Pitt, Depression

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: The Hollywood Reporter

#8 Adam Levine, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: usmagazine.com

#9 Demi Lovato, Bipolar Disorder

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: womenshealthmag.com

#10 Jim Carrey, Depression

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: 60 Minutes

#11 Elton John, Bulimia

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: Andrew Potter

#12 Jon Hamm, Depression

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: webpsychology.com

#13 Angelina Jolie, Depression

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: Press Conference

#14 Gwyneth Paltrow, Postpartum Depression

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: Good Housekeeping

#15 Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bipolar II Disorder

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: The Telegraph

#16 David Beckham, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: Beckham – The Future

#17 Brittany Snow, Depression, Body Dysmorphia And Eating Disorders

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: People

#18 Lady Gaga, Depression

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: harpersbazaar.com

#19 Olivia Munn, Anxiety And Trichotillomania

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: today.com

#20 Megan Fox, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: entertainmentwise.com

#21 Miley Cyrus, Depression

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: Elle

#22 Lena Dunham, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: The New Yorker

#23 Beyonce Knowles, Depression

48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Image source: Parade Magazine

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