Actors & Advocates for Mental Health Awareness

With the official release for our Academy Member's film #HelpMe, IPM wants to share a list of some of our favourite actors who are making a change in the world in advocating Mental Health Awareness.
Whether they run an organisation or speak to the world about their own struggles, the actors we admire know that everyone who struggles with mental illness need someone to speak. There are countless actors in the industry who are sharing their stories, here are our top 5.

Stephen Fry

President and Ambassador for Mind, Stephen Fry is a supporter and advocate for everyone experiencing mental health problems. His 2006 documentary 'The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive' detailed his own experience of bipolar disorder as well as speaking to many others who shared his diagnosis.

https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/tv-movies/g26381513/glenn-close-movies-list/

Lady Gaga

After being sexually assaulted at a young age and continuing to work through her PTSD, Lady Gaga has supported many mental health campaigns and said it is important to remind those with traumatic experiences they are loved and not alone

https://www.bclions.com/2018/12/13/ryan-reynolds-gives-love-bc-lions-fox-nfl-broadcast/

Cara Delevingne 

Battling with depression from her teen years, actor and model Cara Delevingne is an advocate for those struggling with mental health. ‘I think I pushed myself so far that I got to the point where I had a mental breakdown… I was completely suicidal. I didn’t want to live any more. I thought that I was completely alone. I also realised how lucky I was, and what a wonderful family and wonderful friends I had, but that didn’t matter. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007x4y3

Glenn Close

In 2010 Glenn Close founded Bring Change 2 Mind with her sister, in fighting against the stigma of Mental Health. 
Battling depression herself, Glenn wants to world to know that it is okay to speak about mental illness and to seek help.

https://mashable.com/article/lady-gaga-pregnancy-rumours-sixth-album/?europe=true

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynold opened up about the anxiety he experienced whilst filming Deadpool. "I never, ever slept. Or I was sleeping at a perfect right angle – just sitting straight, constantly working at the same time", he explained. "By the time we were in post [production], we’d been to Comic-Con, and people went crazy for it. The expectations were eating me alive." The Deadpool credited his wife, Blake Lively for helping him through it.

https://eu.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2017/07/18/cara-delevingne-five-cool-things-happening-valerian-star/485930001/

If you, or someone you know, is struggling with Mental Illness, reach out to some one or call the Samaritans on 116 123. Alternatively, one of the many helplines and centres available throughout the UK. 

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