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Celebrities Reveal Personal Battles with Mental Health and Addiction
13 Nov
Summary
- 50% of 48.5 million Americans with substance misuse also have mental health disorders
- Celebrities like Francia Raisa, Siedah Garrett, and Lisa Vidal share their experiences
- Addiction and mental health issues are "hand-in-hand" and require comprehensive treatment
In November 2025, a group of celebrities came together to shed light on the often-overlooked connection between mental health and substance misuse. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), around 48.5 million Americans are currently battling substance abuse, and nearly half of them are using drugs or alcohol to cope with mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD.
Several stars, including Francia Raisa, Siedah Garrett, and Lisa Vidal, spoke candidly about their own experiences with co-occurring disorders. Raisa, for instance, recently received diagnoses for chronic PTSD and ADHD, and she emphasized the need for open discussions around these issues. Garrett, a close collaborator of the late Michael Jackson, argued that mental health and addiction often "feed off each other," while Vidal highlighted the role of trauma in both conditions.
Other celebrities, such as Eden McCoy, Aly Michalka, and Jesse Lally, also shared their perspectives on the intricate relationship between mental health and addiction. They stressed the importance of empathy, patience, and comprehensive treatment approaches to address these complex, intertwined challenges.
