48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

It’s hard to talk about your problems, but sometimes, someone else breaking the ice can help. And despite one in five Americans suffering from a diagnosable mental illness, this is a topic which many feel uncomfortable facing.

These celebrities have all publicly admitted that they have mental health issues, have sought help, and want those who also suffer from similar problems to seek treatment.

Are you surprised by any of these revelations? Are any of them particularly inspiring?

(h/t: aplus, yahoo) #1 Elen Degeneres, Depression

#2 Leonardo DiCaprio, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

#3 J. K. Rowling, Depression

#4 Hayden Panettiere, Postpartum Depression

#5 Jared Padalecki, Depression

#6 Carrie Fisher, Bipolar I Disorder

#7 Brad Pitt, Depression

#8 Adam Levine, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

#9 Demi Lovato, Bipolar Disorder

#10 Jim Carrey, Depression

#11 Elton John, Bulimia

#12 Jon Hamm, Depression

#13 Angelina Jolie, Depression

#14 Gwyneth Paltrow, Postpartum Depression

#15 Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bipolar II Disorder

#16 David Beckham, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

#17 Brittany Snow, Depression, Body Dysmorphia And Eating Disorders

#18 Lady Gaga, Depression

#19 Olivia Munn, Anxiety And Trichotillomania

#20 Megan Fox, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

#21 Miley Cyrus, Depression

#22 Lena Dunham, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

#23 Beyonce Knowles, Depression