Beyond Stigma: When Stars Share Mental Health Struggles

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• Beyond Stigma: When Stars Share Mental Health Struggles
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• Most Popular HealthyPlace Articles Shared by Facebook Fans
• Mental Health Quote

Beyond Stigma: When Stars Share Mental Health Struggles

In November, NBA star Kevin Love had a panic attack on the court and left the game. He kept it private because he was afraid of people finding out.

But then in February, NBA player DeMar DeRozan spoke up about his struggle with depression. In March, fellow NBA athlete Kelly Oubre talked openly about his own depression and anxiety. Love decided to share his story, too. Days later, prominent Hollywood and music figure, Carson Daly, talked on the Today Show about his generalized anxiety and panic.

Part of what’s good about celebrities sharing mental health struggles is that it helps do away with stigma. There are benefits beyond stigma, though. DeMar, Oubre, Love, and Daly are

• Teaching people what anxiety, panic, and depression feel like
• Showing the way to look into each other’s minds and hearts
• Indicating it’s possible to experience mental health struggles and have success in life
• Sharing what works for them and helping make it okay for everyone to find strategies that work and to do what works without feeling shame

Kevin Love has been seeing a therapist and is no longer mum about it. Kelly Oubre says, “I just go into a quiet place and breath, man. Just being mindful is the only way I know how to get through any anxiety, any depression, or anything like that. Carson Daly works with a CBT therapist and finds muscle tension and relaxation helpful.

Kevin Love’s letter about his mental health is inspiring. It reduces stigma, and it does so much more. Says Love,

“I’m trying to be truthful with myself. I’m trying to be good to the people in my life. I’m trying to face the uncomfortable stuff in life while also enjoying, and being grateful for, the good stuff. I’m trying to embrace it all, the good the bad, and the ugly.”

Related Articles Dealing with Celebrities and Mental Health Stigma

• Celebrities and Mental Health Stigma
• Celebrities with Mental Illness Who Make a Difference
• A Lesson from Jennifer Lawrence on Social Anxiety
• What is Stigma?
• Standing Up To Mental Health Stigma Stories
• Depression Pictures of Famous People

Your Thoughts

Today's Question: Whether you’re open about your mental health or keep quiet, what are some reasons for your choice? We invite you to participate by sharing your thoughts, experience, and knowledge on theHealthyPlace Facebook page.

From the HealthyPlace Mental Health Blogs

On all our blogs, your comments and observations are welcomed.

• What is it Like Living with Bipolar 2 Disorder?
• Borderline Dissociation and Regaining Reality
• What Made Residential Psychiatric Care Best for My Teenager?
• A Positive Look at Borderline Personality Disorder Traits
• Surrendering to Life In Eating Disorder Recovery
• Stressed at Work? Try These Five Stress-Relief Techniques
• Warning Signs of Relapse to Look for in Your Loved One
• How Exercise Helps with Depression
• Taking Schizophrenia Medicine That Makes You Feel Numb
• Relationship Between Head Injury and Anxiety Proven to Exist
• How and When to Bring Up Your Struggle with Mental Illness
• What Does Healthy Self-Esteem in Relationships Do For You?
• PTSD Stigma: Why People with PTSD Can’t ‘Just Get Over It’
• Writing a Resume as a Job Seeker with a Mental Illness
• How to Make a Comeback After Abuse

Feel free to share your thoughts and comments at the bottom of any blog post. And visit the mental health blogs homepage for the latest posts.

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From HealthyPlace YouTube Channel

I'm Hannah. I Have Bipolar 2

Have Bipolar? 3 Tips for Finding the Right Psychiatrist

How do you find the right psychiatrist when you have bipolar disorder? That’s an important question because finding the right psychiatrist is the foundation for getting a treatment plan that works for you. . (Watch Hannah)

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Most Popular HealthyPlace Articles Shared by Facebook Fans

Here are the top 3 mental health articles HealthyPlace Facebook fans are recommending you read:

1. Lost Days Because of Bipolar Disorder
2. How I Cope When Vivid Dreams Affect My Anxiety
3. Getting Used to Quieter Schizoaffective Voices

If you're not already, I hope you'll join us/like us on Facebook too. There are a lot of wonderful, supportive people there.

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Mental Health Quote

"Crying is how your heart speaks, when your lips can't explain the pain you feel."

Read more depression quotes.

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