18 Celebrities Who Struggle With Their Mental Health

One of the biggest barriers for people dealing with mental health issues is the continued stigma against seeking help or even admitting you need it. Although our culture is marching slowly towards changing that, barriers to mental health care remain. But there is hope. Many celebs in recent years have spoken out about their own mental health issues, which may encourage others to face their own mental health obstacles head-on. The awareness they raise may also contribute to the creation of accessible mental health care coverage for greater numbers of people. Here are 18 celebrities who have shared their mental health stories. (Cover photos by Jamie McCarthy, John Sciulli, and Jeff Spicer/Getty)