The topic of mental health is just as important now as it has always been.
Nurturing your mind, body, and soul through positive self-talk, self-care tactics, and high-vibrational lifestyle choices is becoming the “way.”
These celebs have opened up about mental health over the years. Drive Thru gathered a series of deep and thought-provoking quotes.
Check out what some of these famous folks had to say on the matter.
Serena Williams
“I just was in a funk. Mostly, I felt like I was not a good mom. I read several articles that said postpartum emotions can last up to three years if not dealt with.
“And I like communication best. Talking things through with my sisters, my friends, let me know that my feelings are totally normal.
“It’s totally normal to feel like I’m not doing enough for my baby.”
Dwayne Johnson
“I found that with depression, one of the most important things you could realize is that you’re not alone. You’re not the first to go through it; you’re not going to be the last to go through it.”
Emma Stone
“What I would tell kids going through anxiety, which I have and can relate to, is that you’re so normal.
“Everyone experiences a version of anxiety or worry in their lives, and maybe we go through it in a different or more intense way for longer periods of time, but there’s nothing wrong with you.
“To be a sensitive person that cares a lot, that takes things in in a deep way is actually part of what makes you amazing…
“I wouldn’t trade it for the world, even when there are really hard times. Don’t ever feel like you’re a weirdo for it because we’re all weirdos.”
Demi Lovato
“It’s something that’s extremely common, one in five adults has a mental illness, so basically everyone is essentially connected to this problem and this epidemic.”
Michelle Obama
“Sadly, too often, the stigma around mental health prevents people who need help from seeking it. But that simply doesn’t make any sense.
“Whether an illness affects your heart, your arm, or your brain, it’s still an illness, and there shouldn’t be any distinction…
“We should make it clear that getting help isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s a sign of strength — and we should ensure that people can get the treatment they need.”
Lana Condor
“You can get nervous and be like, ‘Oh my god, someone’s not going to like me, I’m going to say something that’s wrong, I’m going to do something that’s wrong, I’m afraid someone’s going to look at me funny or they don’t think my life is cool.
“Then I realized it’s just, it’s anxiety and I think it’s something we all go through.”
Cara Delevingne
“I was so ashamed of how I felt because I had such a privileged upbringing. I’m very lucky. But I had depression.
“I had moments where I didn’t want to carry on living. But then the guilt of feeling that way and not being able to tell anyone because I shouldn’t feel that way just left me feeling blame and guilt.”
Adele
“I can slip in and out of depression quite easily. I had really bad postpartum depression after I had my son. It frightened me and I didn’t talk to anyone about it.
“I was very reluctant…Four of my friends felt the same way I did, and everyone was too embarrassed to talk about it.”
Lili Reinhart
“You are the one thing in this world, above all other things, that you must never give up on.
“When I was in middle school, I was struggling with severe anxiety and depression and the help and support I received from my family and a therapist saved my life.
“Asking for help is the first step. You are more precious to this world than you’ll ever know.”
Kristen Bell
“For me, depression is not sadness. It’s not having a bad day and needing a hug. It gave me a complete and utter sense of isolation and loneliness.
“It’s debilitation was all-consuming, and it shut down my mental circuit board. I felt worthless, like I had nothing to offer, like I was a failure.
“Now, after seeking help, I can see that those thoughts, of course, couldn’t have been more wrong… There’s nothing weak about struggling with mental illness.”
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