8 Inspirational Celebrities Who Have Fought Depression Head-on (2 of 5)

Miley Cyrus, Singer and Songwriter

Miley Cyrus was all the rage with the teenybopper crowd when she played the fictional main character on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana. Given that the duration of the show encompassed all of her teenage years, it comes as no surprise that she struggled with figuring out who she was once the show had come to an end. She also reports that she developed breakouts and was bullied as a result. She sought medical treatment along with therapy to help her overcome her problems. As a silver lining, she has pointed out that her depression is something her fans find relatable, and therefore she has been able to form more of a connection with them.

Jared Padalecki, Actor

A star on Gilmore Girls and Supernatural, Jared Padalecki experienced a mental health crisis on set at the age of 25. A doctor that he spoke to that day diagnosed him with clinical depression. Since then, Padalecki has been very active in raising awareness about the condition, creating a T-shirt campaign called “Always Keep Fighting” and working with the nonprofit To Write Love on Her Arms, which helps people with a range of mental health issues get the support they need.