Is It A Good Idea For Celebrities To Be Opening Up About Mental Illness? | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

Is It A Good Idea For Celebrities To Be Opening Up About Mental Illness?

Should celebrities open up about their mental illness to their fans or keep it private?

55
Is It A Good Idea For Celebrities To Be Opening Up About Mental Illness?
Instagram

Mental health has been a popular topic for discussion this past year and the relationship that some major celebrities have to mental health. Why are these celebrities opening up about having some type of mental illness? It could be possible that they are wanting to seem like they are just any other person who is not famous. They know that their fans have personal issues that sometimes are very difficult to face, especially when it comes to their health.

When celebrities come out about their health or mental health and their fan base gains knowledge about it, their fans feel a type of connection to them. Knowing this about someone that is famous and an inspiration to them allows the fans to feel connected. For example, Demi Lovato has been a big inspiration for many, me included. She has inspired many who struggle with self harm, body image, drug abuse, and even family issues. Mariah Carey came out with having Bipolar disorder, Selena Gomez has been open with her depression and anxiety.

Dwayne Johnson came out about his fight with depression and Adam Levine discussed having ADHD. Many people may think that only women who are celebrities have had a bigger platform when it comes to talking about mental health and it may be true, but that does not overshadow that there are also male celebrities who have been open to their fans about their mental state and their struggles with it.

With celebrities being open about their health rather it be physical or mental, their fans, later on, feel more connected to them. Celebrities have a platform that they can use to bring awareness to many things such as mental health. It allows them to speak out about it, gain professional information, and share to the public what they have learned throughout their struggle.

Sharing about their medication usage, using alternatives things that are not drugs to help them. It allows them to speak about a subject that not only has been a topic of discussion but a topic that is not discussed thoroughly enough.

Can celebrities sharing their struggle with mental health help promote awareness and support? What do you think?

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Adulting

18 Things I Want To Do Now That I'm 18

I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

1450
Happy Birthday Cake

For the entirety of my high school career, I was always seen as the goody-two-shoes. I never got in trouble with a teacher, I kept stellar grades, and when I wasn't doing extracurricular activities, I was at home studying. Even when I did go out, it was usually with a bunch of fellow band geeks. The night would end before 11:00 PM and the only controversial activity would be a fight based on who unfairly won a round of Apples-to-Apples when someone else clearly had a better card (I promise I'm not still holding a grudge).

Now that I'm officially an adult, I want to pursue some new things. I want to experience life in a way that I never allowed myself to do prior to entering college. These are the years that I'm supposed to embark on a journey of self-discovery, so what better way to do that than to create a bucket list?

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics

The holiday classics that shaped my life

872
10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics
Flickr

The holiday season is full of stress, debt, and forced conversation. While we rush through the month of December, it's important to take a step back and enjoy the moments before they're gone. Most families love to watch Christmas movies, but these beloved films provide more than entertainment. Here are 10 life lessons that I've learned from the holiday classics we watch every year.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

200049
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

20781
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments