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The actor Tom Holland surprised when he broke the news that he would take a break in his career to address mental health issues, which reminded us of other personalities with these conditions
Mental health continues to be a subject of extreme care, and in recent days the world was surprised by the news revealed by Tom Holland, who will take time off stage to address psychological issues.
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Hollywood stars are admired by millions of people around the world, but the nature of their work and the pressures they are subjected to can lead to depressive and anxiety problems. Or disorders such as bipolarity or poor attention to issues such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Not addressing these problems can have very sad outcomes, such as that of Robin Williams, who chose to take his own life after severe episodes of depression.
Let’s review some names that although they are successful in front of the cameras, behind the scenes they have dealt with mental and emotional problems.
Tom Holland
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In recent days, actor Tom Holland, who starred in the latest live-action Spider-Man trilogy, declared that he will take a break from his acting career for the benefit of his mental health.
Holland recently starred in the series The Crowded Room, which required a strong psychological demand, added to the fact that he has not tasted a drop of alcohol in more than 16 months, and chose to leave social networks.
Angelina Jolie
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The successful actress, who played Thena in Eternals in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, accepted that at one point in her life she suffered from severe depression, to the point that she constantly thought about suicide.
Jolie, who also battled with Anorexia, confessed in an interview with the Scottish Herald that it crossed her mind to hire a professional assassin to end her life.
As a curious fact, Thena in Eternals suffers from bipolarity, another of the most common mental problems today.
Brad Pitt
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A relationship that gave a lot of talk in Hollywood was that of Angelina Jolie with Brad Pitt, who chose to separate from Jennifer Aniston to marry Jolie, whom he divorced in 2016, which caused depressive problems for the actor.
Pitt accepted that his divorce with Angelina Jolie was a very difficult process for him, which led him to take refuge in alcohol.
Leonardo Dicaprio
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The actor who won the Oscar for The Revenant has also suffered the ravages of a mental illness such as depression and anxiety, which is under treatment, and shares his experiences in this regard.
DiCaprio has also acknowledged that he suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, which he seeks to keep at bay.
Emma Stone
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The interpreter of Gwen Stacy in the tapes of The Amazing Spider-Man shocked everyone when she confessed that in her childhood she suffered panic attacks.
At just seven years old, Stone was able to overcome this mental illness by joining her school’s drama group, and years later she is one of the most successful actresses in the industry.
Michelle Obama
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The confinement due to the Covid-19 pandemic affected many people, including the former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, one of the most admired personalities in the country of the stars and stripes.
“Depression is understandable in the circumstances we live in during that time of the pandemic, to think that everyone can overcome this whole situation that causes us so much shock, is simply unrealistic, we have all had to deal with many traumas “the former first lady declared.
Catherine Zeta-Jones
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The protagonist of films such as La Máscara del Zorro or La Emboscada has also been a victim of mental illness, when in 2011 she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, after suffering episodes of depression and sudden mood swings.
Jones revealed that getting in the hands of a professional on time was a liberating process.
Anne Hathaway
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The Oscar winner for Best Supporting Actress in 2012 for Les Miserables made the mistake of going on a diet without the supervision of a nutritionist to play Fantine.
This practice affected him physically and this led him to have episodes of depression and anxiety, for which he was immediately treated by professionals.
Jim Carrey
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In the decade of the 90s, Carrey touched the horns of the moon as the highest paid actor, thanks to his work in films such as Ace Ventura, The Mask, Batman Forever, Liar Liar and Dr. Cable. But what few knew is that the Canadian was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Although the work was a therapy for Carrey, the panorama was complicated in 2015 with the suicide of Cathriona White, his ex-girlfriend. After that event, Carrey chose to gradually move away from the artistic environment, appearing sporadically in some productions.
Will Poulter
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During the process of bringing Adam Warlock to life, actor Will Poulter not only shaped his body through exercise, he also needed psychological help so as not to be affected by the changes he made to his body.
“Most importantly, your mental and physical health have to come first, and aesthetic goals have to come second, otherwise you end up promoting something that is not healthy or realistic if you don’t have the financial backing of a studio paying for their meals and training”.
Do you need psychological help?
Mental illnesses have become more common in recent years, and conditions such as depression, claustrophobia, and psychosis have skyrocketed since March 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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If you need psychological attention, institutions such as the Ministry of Health in Mexico have at your disposal the telephone number 800-911-2000. Where Mental Health experts can advise you to treat different mental problems.
Sources: Vanities / The Guardian