Gucci Mane Shares Schizophrenia Diagnosis

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Gucci Mane is detailing his mental health journey.

Following his recent revelation in his book, Episodes: The Diary of a Recovering Mad Man, that he lives with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, the rapper has been sharing details about a mental health crisis he experienced in 2020, which led him to get help.

Gucci Mane, 45, recently shared on The Breakfast Club that he’s committed to prioritizing his well-being. He explained that he wants to take full responsibility for his health and avoid future health crises. To do this, he plans to see a therapist and is even open to taking medication if necessary.

He admitted he’d given up, saying he was willing to do whatever it takes to improve and prevent a similar situation from happening again.

Rapper Radric Davis, known as “Wake Up in the Sky,” was recently hospitalized. His wife, Keyshia Ka’Oir, sought help for him as he was dealing with mental health challenges. They share two young children: a 4-year-old son named Ice Davis and a 2-year-old daughter named Iceland Ka’oir Davis.

She explained on the radio that she and others orchestrated a plan to bring him to the hospital. They hired an attorney and bodyguards, then forcibly took him from where he was. He resisted, trying to fight and even jump out of the car, but they held him securely in the center backseat during the transport.

Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness that affects how someone understands reality. Symptoms can include hallucinations, like hearing voices or seeing things that aren’t there, as rapper Gucci Mane has shared about his own experiences, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Following Keyshia’s support, the 40-year-old, who married Gucci Mane in 2017, started using a method to recognize when he’s about to experience a difficult episode and help him avoid it. She believes the 2020 episode was the last one he’s had.

Plus, Gucci Mane explained that his son was part of his inspiration to get the help he needed.

He explained that his wife was expecting their son, and he realized he didn’t want to risk his mental health by becoming a father. He worried about having a breakdown he couldn’t recover from, so he proactively started therapy and sought support.

Read on for more stars who have been open about their mental health journeys. 

The former star of Gossip Girl recently shared his struggles with body image, explaining that he experienced what he called “body dysmorphia” as a young actor.

In an April 2025 interview with The Guardian, Penn shared that they deeply disliked their body and wished they had a different one.

He explained that after his parents’ divorce, he gained weight and then entered a period where he actively sought to improve his appearance. He felt that in this new phase of life, being seen as more attractive would lead to greater success and a sense of worth, especially as he was emerging from a time of depression and loneliness.

Despite the mental struggles, though, Penn credited his ability to persist to his spirituality.

He explained that it helped him overcome his disappointment and the personal struggles he was facing, allowing him to return to things with a sense of personal growth.

The Scrubs alum has been vocal about her past difficult relationship with food.

She described her struggles with food, stating on The Funny Thing Is podcast, “Some people might label it an eating disorder, but it’s just how I lived my life.” She admitted to engaging in extreme behaviors related to food, calling it her ‘drug of choice.’

She added, “I would over-exercise, and there was a sprinkle of bulimia in there.”

Despite admitting she finds it hard to stick to a diet, she’s also been open about the positive steps she’s making towards a healthier lifestyle.

In 2017, she told Bon Appétit that at age 23, she completely changed her lifestyle by eliminating sugar, stopping alcohol, and starting yoga, breathing exercises, and stretching. She described these changes as being more effective than the medication Ritalin.

I’m an actress who struggles with both eating problems and how I see my body, and that’s something I’m actively working on. I’m also focusing on improving my overall health by nourishing myself with healthy foods.

The Full House alum reflected on her mental health journey and navigating her battle with depression.

She explained on her podcast, Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, that it’s really hard to talk about these things, even with people you trust deeply. She admitted that she personally feels she should be able to handle it on her own, and admitting she needs to talk about it feels like a weakness.

The Grammy-winning artist often talks about how she safeguards her well-being, like blocking out negativity online, and frequently offers guidance to others who are struggling.

When asked for mental health advice, she told Vogue that patience is key. She emphasized being kind to yourself and resisting impulsive decisions. She explained that giving things time often allows difficult feelings to pass.

As people adjusted to social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, the singer of “Firework” opened up about the significant stress these kinds of situations can cause.

In a recent tweet, Katy shared her struggles with the challenges of the pandemic, saying it’s hard to know whether the virus itself or the resulting feelings of sadness are more difficult to cope with. She explained that she often finds herself retreating to her car as a place of comfort and safety, since there aren’t many other options for getting away from things right now.

The model partnered with designer Kenneth Cole to support The Mental Health Coalition and shared her personal struggles with anxiety during an appearance on Good Morning America.

After her panic attacks began happening again, she was finally able to get the information she needed to understand them.

Kendall explained that she experiences both good and anxious days, making her involvement with this movement particularly important to her. She hopes to help others feel less isolated and alone.

The actor who plays Black Adam has publicly discussed his struggles with depression and the challenges men often face when trying to talk about their mental well-being.

Everyone experiences difficult times and struggles with depression – it doesn’t care who you are. It took me a while to understand this, but the most important thing is to talk about what you’re going through. Men especially often keep their feelings bottled up, but remember, you’re not alone.

Prince Harry helped reduce the shame around getting mental health support when he discussed his own experiences with therapy in an interview with the Telegraph. He explained that talking about his struggles made him realize many other people go through similar things, saying, “Once you start talking about it, you realize you’re not alone.”

The actress from Empire is a strong advocate for seeking professional help and has openly discussed her experiences with depression. She shared with Variety that seeing a therapist is essential for managing her mental health, stating, “That’s the only way I can get through it.”

Taraji P. Henson founded The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation to fight the stigma surrounding mental health within the Black community and to expand access to Black mental health professionals.

The Grammy-winning artist revealed she began MDMA and psilocybin therapy, a treatment for PTSD, after struggling with both an eating disorder and performance anxiety.

She told Rolling Stone in May 2025 that she experienced touring without any stage fright for the first time. She described a strange, shared physical sensation – almost like a change in air pressure – that she felt with the audience. This made her understand how much she thrives on, and even needs, that intense, emotional connection with people to truly feel her music come alive.

She explained that prioritizing her mental well-being and stopping birth control led her to a broader understanding of her gender identity.

She explained that she decided to stop taking birth control, feeling like it had disconnected her from traditional expectations of womanhood. It might sound strange, she admitted, but she felt liberated and free to explore who she was outside of those expectations. She believed this newfound freedom allowed her to grow and discover new possibilities.

In a 2017 Instagram post, the Riverdale actress shared that she battled serious anxiety and depression in middle school, and credited the support of her family and a therapist with saving her life. She encouraged others to seek help, saying, “Asking for help is the first step. You are more precious to this world than you’ll ever know.”

As someone who’s spent years navigating anxiety and OCD, I’ve learned a lot about what life can be like when these challenges are part of your everyday experience. I’ve been opening up about my journey, and I want people to understand what it’s really been like for me, beyond what you might see publicly. It’s about sharing the things that often go unsaid – the internal struggles and the quiet battles – to hopefully help others feel less alone.

Carly shared on the Dumb Blonde podcast with Bunnie Xo in August 2025 that her anxiety began during her divorce, which happened during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, she also revealed she’s struggled with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder since childhood.

Over the past decade, I learned to suppress my feelings and handle things on my own. Eventually, a couple of years ago, I realized I needed to go back to therapy and start understanding what was going on. It wasn’t something that started recently; I’ve actually been dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder since I was a child, around six or seven years old.

The actress known for Frozen has openly shared her mental health journey for years, discussing coping strategies at public speaking events and on social media platforms like Instagram.

As a lifestyle expert, I always tell people the best approach to wellness is a personalized one. What works for me – and Health magazine recently highlighted this too – is a combination of things. I find that sometimes medication is necessary, but I also balance that with positive practices like actively focusing on ten good things for every negative thought I have. And honestly, getting regular exercise is non-negotiable – it makes a huge difference!

The cookbook author is a mother of four and has openly discussed her experiences with postpartum depression, a common but often unspoken struggle for new mothers.

She explained in a 2017 letter to Glamour that it became simpler to talk about her experience each time. Her hope was to show others that this could happen to anyone, and to help those going through it feel less ashamed and isolated.

I was really touched reading an interview with the model while she was promoting her book, Mirror, Mirror. She bravely shared that she struggled with depression and even suicidal thoughts as a teenager. She described it as feeling like there was ‘something dark’ inside her back then, and it was so powerful to see her speak so openly about such a difficult time.

Cara shared with the publication, as reported by W magazine, that she used to depend on love and other people for her happiness. She realized she needed to learn to find joy within herself. ‘It took me a long time,’ she said, ‘but now I’m able to be happy on my own.’

Ariana Grande encouraged fans to prioritize their mental health after responding to a joke on Twitter. She shared that therapy has been life-saving for her on multiple occasions, saying, ‘This is funny as fk but in all honesty therapy has saved my life so many times.’

She encouraged me not to be afraid to ask for help. You don’t have to live with constant pain, and it is possible to heal from trauma. She acknowledged she had a long journey ahead, but said simply recognizing that healing is possible is a good first step.

The singer has publicly shared her struggles and recovery related to addiction, mental health, and other personal challenges, often incorporating these experiences into her songs.

She consistently encourages her followers to prioritize their mental well-being, emphasizing that it’s a continuous effort with inevitable setbacks. She previously shared on Instagram, “To anyone who’s struggling: life has its highs and lows, but it’s important to keep going.”

The actress has explored mental health both on screen, like in her role as Rue on the show Euphoria, and in her personal life.

Zendaya has spoken about experiencing anxiety after a 2013 appearance on Ellen, when her microphone malfunctioned. She shared this on an app she used to have, and has since found ways to cope with those feelings. She explained that sometimes, taking a break is the best way to reduce stress.

In a recent interview with WSJ Magazine, the singer openly shared her experiences with mental health, explaining that she experienced extreme emotional swings – periods of intense happiness followed by weeks of debilitating lows.

She revealed she’s been dealing with mental health challenges, but finding the right medication has made a huge difference in her life.

The Grammy-winning artist dedicated herself to promoting kindness and openly discussing mental health, sharing her own experiences as well.

She shared that she’d dealt with mental health challenges for a long time, sometimes openly and sometimes privately. Speaking at the Global Changemakers Award in 2018, she explained her belief that keeping those struggles hidden actually makes things worse.

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