Mental Health Advocacy

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Patty Duke, born Anna Marie Duke on December 14, 1946, in Astoria, New York, began performing in local amateur events as a toddler. Her career formally launched in 1959 when she...

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Robin Williams’s last interview took place in late summer 2014, shortly before his death in August of that year. In it, he spoke candidly about living with depression, anxiety...

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Demi Lovato has spoken publicly about being bullied during her childhood and early career, describing experiences of being targeted by peers and the impact on her mental health....

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Selena Gomez’s impact on society centers on mental health advocacy, philanthropic leadership, and redefining representation in global entertainment. Through her documented wor...

Celebrity Profiles

Carrie Fisher, best known as Princess Leia Organa in Star Wars, died on December 27, 2016, at age 60 in Los Angeles, California. The immediate cause was cardiac arrest, occurrin...

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Patrick J. Kennedy, a former U.S. Representative from Rhode Island and member of the Kennedy political family, has become a prominent advocate for mental health and addiction tr...

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Demi Lovato is an American singer, songwriter, and activist who first rose to prominence as a teen actor on Disney and became a defining voice in pop and rock music. This profil...

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, commonly known as Kate Middleton, is a working member of the British royal family and the wife of William, Prince of Wales. Since marrying in 2011,...

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Robin Williams retreat refers to the private, intentional periods the acclaimed actor and comedian withdrew from public life to focus on personal well-being, creative reflection...

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Carrie Fisher’s bipolar disorder was a dimension of her life she discussed openly, using her platform to reduce stigma around mental illness. This verified explainer outlines...