Published on: 11/5/2015IST

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?

#1 Elen Degeneres, Depression

#2 Leonardo DiCaprio, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

#3 Hayden Panettiere, Postpartum Depression

#4 J. K. Rowling, Depression

#5 Jared Padalecki, Depression

#6 Elton John, Bulimia

#7 Demi Lovato, Bipolar Disorder

#8 Jim Carrey, Depression

#9 Brad Pitt, Depression

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

 

#11 Carrie Fisher, Bipolar I Disorder

#12 Angelina Jolie, Depression

#13 Jon Hamm, Depression

#14 Gwyneth Paltrow, Postpartum Depression

#15 David Beckham, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

#16 Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bipolar II Disorder

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

.#18 Lady Gaga, Depression

#19 Megan Fox, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

#20 Olivia Munn, Anxiety And Trichotillomania

#21 Miley Cyrus, Depression

#22 Lena Dunham, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

#23 Beyonce Knowles, Depression

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