35 celebrities who have opened up about their struggles with mental illness

Sophie Turner, Chris Evans, and Chrissy Teigen have talked about mental illnesses.Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic, and Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

• Research shows that stereotypes about mental illness often prevent people from seeking treatment or speaking out.
• In recent years, stars like Sophie Turner, Chris Evans, Chrissy Teigen, and Prince Harry have spoken candidly about their struggles with mental illness.
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Despite the prevalence and global impact of mental health conditions, it's still hard to open up and ask for help when you most need it. Research shows that harmful stereotypes about mental illness often prevent people from seeking treatment or speaking out at all.

Luckily, in recent years, we've seen a shift in the way people view and talk about mental health. Conversations about depression, anxiety, addiction, and more have moved from the private to the public sphere. That's not only important, but effective, according to mental health experts.

In fact, when public figures open up about their own mental health struggles, it can help break down stigma, spark important discussions, and even inspire people to seek treatment.

Below, we rounded up celebrities who have spoken candidly about their own battles with everything from postpartum depression to anorexia.

Lucy Yang contributed to an earlier version of this article.