Coping Skill – Inspirational Celebrities

Summary:

Inspirational individuals demonstrate that mental health struggles do not have to define a person and that they can still achieve great things despite their challenges. They also help to break down stigma and encourage others to seek help and support for their own mental health concerns.

Detail:

I have distinguished role models and celebrities as they can be inspirational for different reasons, substance and period of time. Take your pick to reflect and aspire to be the same. Some people are great, some have greatness thrust upon them!

Emma Stone revealed on a late night talk show about her anxiety issues and how she had treatment for it as a child. To this day she suffers from anxiety but no longer the debilitating panic attacks that often come with the affliction.

Her affirmation that she is grateful for the anxiety is a great example of how to mentally switch how you view anxiety.

Skill:

Be Inspired by those who you relate to most: –

Lady Gaga: the Grammy-winning singer and actress who has been open about her struggles with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson: the Hollywood actor and former wrestler who has spoken about his experiences with depression following his mother’s suicide attempt and his own injury-related setbacks.

Demi Lovato: the pop star and actress who has been open about her struggles with bipolar disorder, addiction, and an eating disorder.

Kendall Jenner, a model and reality TV star, has announced that she will no longer be sharing images of her personal life on social media.

Jenner, who has over 170 million followers on Instagram, has previously spoken about her struggles with anxiety and panic attacks, and has emphasized the importance of self-care and mental health awareness.

Millie Mackintosh, a public figure, revealed her experience of having a panic attack during a flight to Cyprus. Mackintosh emphasized the need to prioritize mental health and self-care, sharing her coping strategies such as breathing exercises and seeking support.

Actor Finn Wolfhard, best known for his roles in Stranger Things and It, has discussed the impact of fame on his mental health in an interview with the Sunday Times. Wolfhard revealed that he had to “hide out” in his hotel room after fans surrounded the building while he was filming, causing him to experience panic attacks. He explained that he now works with a therapist to manage his anxiety. Wolfhard added that the pandemic lockdown had made him “realize how anxious I was before,” and that he was using the time to work on his mental health.

Social media use has been linked to increased feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness, as well as poor sleep quality and negative body image.

Action:

Observe

Difficulty:

Easy

Speed:

Slow-Moderate

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