Celebrities with Bipolar Disorder: 10 Inspiring Stories of Strength
Introduction
Celebrities with bipolar disorder are breaking the stigma and showing the world that recovery, creativity, and success are all possible. At the Dakota Bipolar Awareness Foundation, we share these stories to raise awareness, provide hope, and remind everyone that living with bipolar disorder doesn’t define your worth — it reveals your resilience.
1. Mariah Carey
Music legend Mariah Carey, diagnosed with bipolar II disorder, kept her struggles private for years. She now advocates for treatment and understanding, encouraging others to seek help without fear.
2. Kanye West
Kanye West has spoken publicly about living with bipolar disorder, using his music and interviews to bring attention to mental health challenges faced by artists.
3. Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato has become a strong voice for mental health awareness. Diagnosed in her early 20s, she encourages open conversations and self-acceptance.
4. Catherine Zeta-Jones
After being diagnosed with bipolar II disorder, Catherine Zeta-Jones sought treatment and now advocates for reducing stigma around mental illness.
5. Halsey
Pop star Halsey was diagnosed at 17 and now speaks candidly about her journey. Her advocacy helps fans understand that mental health is part of the human experience.
6. Russell Brand
Russell Brand combines humor, honesty, and recovery in his advocacy, showing how mindfulness and therapy help manage bipolar disorder and addiction.
7. Selena Gomez
When Selena Gomez publicly shared her bipolar diagnosis, she inspired millions. She says learning about her condition helped her feel “empowered, not afraid.”
8. Pete Wentz
Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy has used his platform to promote therapy and talk about how managing bipolar disorder is a lifelong commitment — not a weakness.
9. Carrie Fisher
The late Carrie Fisher was one of Hollywood’s first to speak openly about bipolar disorder. Her courage paved the way for others to seek help without shame.
10. Richard Dreyfuss
Actor Richard Dreyfuss has spent decades raising awareness about bipolar disorder and encouraging others to seek proper diagnosis and treatment.
Hope, Treatment, and Awareness
These celebrities with bipolar disorder remind us that help is available and healing is possible. Their journeys show that success, creativity, and stability can coexist with mental health conditions.
At the Dakota Bipolar Awareness Foundation, we’re committed to education, advocacy, and support for individuals and families affected by bipolar disorder in the Okanagan and across Canada.
Learn more or donate at dakotafoundation.ca
For further reading on famous people managing bipolar disorder, visit Oro Recovery.