On the evening of September 18, 2020, the legendary Supreme Court justice and women’s rights activist, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, passed away from complications of metastatic pancreatic cancer. The death of the feminist icon has greatly affected the mental health of America, and has left many questioning the future of our nation at the cusp of the Presidential election.
Read MoreChyler Leigh is best known as an actress, famous for her roles in Grey’s Anatomy and Supergirl, but she is also a model, a singer, a mother of three, and a woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Read MoreIn 2017, Chrissy Teigen shared her experience in an interview about giving birth and resulting in postpartum depression. As a model, author, and television personality, and widely known as John Legend’s wife, Chrissy Teigen’s story struck the public realm and encouraged others with depression and mental health needs to seek support.
Read MoreSwift explains how the constant scrutiny of gossip columnists, headlines, and fans affected her perception of herself. Swift explains how these critiques and compliments greatly affected her relationship with food, as well as her body image issues, whether it was undereating because she did a “bad thing” or sufficiently eating because she did a “good thing.”
Read MoreNikkie de Jager, a world-famous Dutch makeup artist better known as NikkieTutorials, recently came out as transgender in a video on her YouTube channel that–as of today–has amassed over thirty-four million views. Jager is not only a proponent for makeup education and makeup equality, but she is also a voice for transgender and LGBTQ+ representation in the beauty community.
Read MoreKatharine Cook Briggs originally began her study of personality because she was driven to understand the differences that she saw in people; eventually, her daughter, Isabel Briggs Myers, took over her research. Neither of them had formal education in the field of psychology and were self-taught in psychological data collection.
Read MoreComedian, actor, director, producer and writer Bill Hader is a man of many hats most well-known for his 8-year stint on SNL, before moving on to the Big Screen in films such as It Chapter Two and Barry. However, Hader recently shared how he has struggled with anxiety for the majority of his life, starting when he was young.
Read MoreMany people speak about BPD and few speak out in support of those who have the diagnosis, but only Davidson has spoken about it in such a way that alleviates the stigma and builds a stronger understanding surrounding the matter. Pete Davidson is a great example of how celebrities and other people in the spotlight can use their platform to raise awareness and help others feel they are not alone.
Read MoreFrom rising New Jersey rap star to now clown of the Internet, Joe Budden had quite the tumultuous hip-hop career in the early 2000s. Budden’s brand has always been based in complete and utter transparency; whatever he happened to be dealing with in life at the time he was recording, whether it be family issues, mental health struggles, or quarrels with label heads, would end up in his lyrics, artfully and articulately.
Read MoreAround the world, the name ‘Kobe Bryant’ represents basketball excellence and athletic glory. It represents grit, perseverance, and success, and to the ten million people of Los Angeles County, ‘Kobe’ has an additional meaning, one regarding mental health and advocacy.
Read MoreTruth Hurts, but so do feelings. As rapper Lizzo continues to grow her fanbase with empowering songs and exuberant performances that exude confidence, she has taken the opportunity to use her spotlight for purposes beyond music.
Read MoreWe all know Simone Biles as an incredible gymnast and athlete. Being the first female gymnast to win four all-around titles at the World Gymnastics Championships is nothing to sneeze at. Yet to many people, Biles is not just an Olympic champion, she is also a mental health advocate and role model.
Read More“Courage over comfort” is the current motto of University of Houston research professor Brené Brown. Whether you’ve heard of her name or not, it’s a fact that she has been and is heavily invested in the mental health community. Brown has spent the last two decades researching courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy.
Read MoreHarry Styles is one of the biggest pop stars in Hollywood, yet remains one of its biggest mysteries. From refusing to define his sexuality, unknown relationship status, and hush-hush musical ventures, much of what goes on in Harry’s world is largely obscure to his fans and the public. So, what can we learn from Harry? Much like the man himself, you don’t need to be flashy to be amazing.
Read MoreWentworth Miller isn’t a stranger to taking on complex and challenging characters. However, one of his biggest personal challenges to date is his relationship with his depression.
Read MoreThis past March, shortly after National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Jennette McCurdy opened up about her personal struggles with eating disorders in an essay published on HuffPost. The beautiful, heart-wrenching piece chronicles her relationship with food, starting at age eleven and continuing up until now.
Read MoreAs an Internet and television personality, Van Ness is known for his ceaseless positivity, confidence, and self-love. But, as his memoir reveals, accepting himself has been a long time coming.
Read MoreDuring this time with Blink 182, Barker was able to explore his creativity and work with many other amazing artists. He is proud to talk about both the good and bad choices he has made in his life, and hopes that his kids and the public can learn from his mistakes.
Read MoreFlorence Welch may never completely stop struggling with the thoughts that fueled her eating disorder, but she shows her fans that everyone who is currently struggling will one day be able to feel less overwhelmed by their mental health, making the challenging recovery process worthwhile. She is learning to get by without the chaos, broken relationships, and hangovers that gave her inspiration for many of her older songs.
Read MoreIn an industry where every move they make is planned, recorded, and scrutinized, Stray Kids stands out for being one of the few kpop groups to “step out” (their signature greeting) and be candid about their thoughts and feelings. The group’s struggles, however, provide for an important window into the not-so-happy aspects of their journey, and pave the way for a more open discussion of mental health in Korean pop music and beyond.
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