These Celebrities Are Strong Mental Health Advocates

Dwayne Johnson has not only flooded his Instagram feed with adorable moments of him being the best Hollywood dad but he has also decided to use his social media platforms to express critical care for the mind and body! Sharing workout regimens is just half of it. Johnson has also taken the time to share his meditation journey, and advocates healthy eating so our minds keep healthy too! We love his inspiring messages to his many followers.

Lady Gaga is a picture of perfection in her performances both on screen and on stage, so it may come as a surprise to some that she suffers from depression. Being a Queen in the LGBTQ+ community, Lady Gaga has long advocated for mental health for those that fall on the spectrum especially, which is what led her to create the Born This Way Foundation, a charity that is dedicated to empowering young people to be free in themselves.

Kristen Bell has always been open about her struggles with anxiety and depression, and the mom of two shared that she has had to learn over the years better ways to combat these problems. In 2016, Bell wrote an article for Time detailing how she overcomes her battles and says that for her, normalizing these issues is the first step in being able to overcome them. 

Riverdale actress, Lili Reinhart has long been honest about her anxiety struggles and talks openly in interviews about how debilitating it can be. Her candid approach to such a topic has been refreshing in the age of social media perfection. 

Miley Cyrus has often talked about how difficult it sometimes was growing up in front of the world, and how that had a major effect on her mental health as a teen and young adult. Now a bit more grown-up, Cyrus reflected over the quarantine that mean comments on the internet caused her to lash out, and therefore make some interesting decisions. Now that she's more mature and confident in herself, Cyrus said she doesn't let the haters get her down! 

Halsey is one of the most open and honest celebs on the list when it comes to their mental health. The "Closer" singer revealed that they not only suffer from anxiety and anorexia but are also diagnosed bipolar. They have been outwardly honest about the problems with such a mental illness, and they've even shown support for others who have the same illness, like Kanye West. 

While hilariously self deprecating at times, Pete Davidson has always been honest about the struggles he faces with his depression. In a 2020 interview, Davidson admitted that he feels depressed and has suicidal thoughts "all the time", but that with the help of medication and family he overcomes it. For Davidson, finding humour in the everyday brings him out of some of the darkest moments, and loves that he can do the same for those that follow him. 

It's no secret that Demi Lovato has majorly struggled with not only addiction but mental health as well. Coming out in 2021 as non-binary, Lovato really honed in on their true self, and they're continuing to create a dialogue around mental health, recovery, and gender identity. We're so proud of the journey they've taken, and the healthy steps they keep making!

Jameela Jamil is another celeb that calls out the toxicity social media and influencers can play into. Her notorious feud with the Kardashians is a perfect example, calling out the famous sisters for promoting diet smoothies and unrealistic beauty standards. Jamil puts on blast the pressures women often feel and shares her own experiences with dieting and unhealthy relationships with food.

Kendrick Lamar is honest about his mental health and shares his strength through his music. Not only did Lamar launch into superstardom overnight, but the rap sensation also found such a change in the environment a struggle as well, growing up in Compton Los Angels, to living in Hollywood created a sense of alienation in the rapper, and he was really honest with his fans about the transition. He continues to speak out and work with chartities in the Compton area.