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Patty Duke. The Academy Award-winning actress told of her bipolar disorder in her autobiography and made-for-TV movie Call Me Anna and A Brilliant Madness: Living with Manic-Depressive Illness, co-authored by Gloria Hochman.
RJ Mitte – most famous for his role playing the son of Walter White in hit AMC show; Breaking Bad, RJ Mitte is an actor living with Cerebral Palsy. Robin Williams – before his untimely death, the actor and comedian had been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.
Although Channing Tatum found great success as an actor in films like Step Up, White House Down, and the Magic Mike franchise, he never considered himself highly intelligent. This was partly due to Tatum's struggles growing up with dyslexia and ADHD, which made him feel like he didn't fit in anywhere.
With early and consistent treatment, people with serious mental illnesses can manage their conditions, overcome challenges, and lead meaningful, productive lives. Mental illnesses are disorders that affect a person's thinking, mood, and/or behavior —and they can range from mild to severe.
Faces of Schizophrenia You May Know
- Aaron Carter. 1/12. The late former teen pop star, rapper, and dancer dealt with several mental illnesses, including schizophrenia. ...
- Zelda Fitzgerald. 2/12. ...
- Darrell Hammond. 3/12. ...
- Lionel Aldridge. 4/12. ...
- Bettie Page. 5/12. ...
- John Nash Jr. 6/12. ...
- Eduard Einstein. 7/12. ...
- Jim Gordon. 8/12.