12 Celebrities with Mental Illnesses
In 2003, Brooke Shields, American actress, model, and former child star, publicly announced that she struggled with postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter. Shields experienced depression, suicidal thoughts, inability to respond to her baby’s needs, and delayed bonding. Postpartum depression is when depression occurs after the birth of a child. If you’re feeling depressed, talk to your doctor.
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