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Saturday, July 4, 2009
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Celebrities and Depression

Increasingly, celebrities have been opening up about their battles against depression, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions. Their stories are significant in shaping public perceptions about mental illness and fighting stigma.

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  • Owen Wilson Attempts Suicide
    The sad circumstances of Owen Wilson's recent suicide attempt were often overlooked by the media, which focused instead on the implications for his future movie career.
  • "Sopranos" Character Goes on Lexapro
    A recent episode of The Sopranos, featuring A.J. Soprano going on Lexapro, raises awareness about the realities of living with mental illness.
  • An Interview with Kitty Dukakis
    Long-time advocate and social worker, Kitty Dukakis opens up to Expert Patient Robin Cunningham about depression and electroconvulsive therapy.
  • The Mental Health Community Pays Tribute to Kurt Vonnegut
    Our Expert Patients discuss Kurt Vonnegut's profound impact on the mental health community and society at large.
  • Famous People
    'What is it about famous people with our illnesses? It’s amazing to me how reassuring we find it when we can hold up a list of famous people and say “See, they have it too,”' writes Sue Bergeson.
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