Stars against the stigma: celebrities who've faced mental health issues head on


[post_page_title]Carrie Fisher[/post_page_title]
Known for her iconic role as Princess Leia in Star Wars, the late Carrie Fisher used her fame as a platform for mental health advocacy after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 29. She publicly described self-medicating with adult beverages and illegal substances to try and ease her mind when she was in her manic-depressive states. Fisher often resorted to humor to lighten the mood around mental illness – especially in her memoir Wishful Drinking. Even after her passing in December 2016, her fans know the force will always be with her.

Carrie Fisher

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