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A growing number of celebrities has opened up about living with bipolar disorder, defined by the Mayo Clinic as a lifelong mental health condition that “causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).” Kanye West Kanye WestGetty Images (Composite) Much of West’s career since 2010 can be viewed through …

Chadwick Boseman died Friday night after a four-year battle with colon cancer — a fight he chose to face privately — leaving both fans and his Hollywood peers in shock at his sudden passing. While he chose not to share his own illness with the world, the “Black Panther” star did what he could to …

A world immersed in paranoid concerns of safety distorts one’s outlook, which is detrimental to the ability to function and thrive. It’s a tough time for Generation Z. Mental health problems, specifically mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, are skyrocketing. Gen Z is the least likely to report good or excellent mental health and …

She’s dropping her poker face to shed light on mental illness. Lady Gaga has opened up about taking antipsychotic medication because she struggles with “mental issues” as a result of being raped as a teen. The 34-year-old pop star dropped the bombshell while discussing her new album “Chromatica” with Zane Lowe, 47, earlier this summer …

The coronavirus has shuttered daily life around the world and is claiming more lives every day. In the US, some figures estimate that up to 70% of people will eventually get the flu-like illness if the spread isn’t slowed. Celebrities falling victim to the virus are doing their part by bringing awareness to its symptoms …

D.L. Hughley slammed Kanye West in a new interview accusing the rapper of using his mental illness when it “serves his purpose.” The comedian said on Fanroom Live on Sunday that while he recognizes how “devastating” mental health issues are to the black community, he doesn’t believe it excuses West’s behavior. West revealed he was …

Antonio Banderas has tested positive for COVID-19, the “Mask of Zorro” star revealed in a tweet on Monday. The actor, who is celebrating his 60th birthday Monday, captioned a lengthy note to his fans, “Quiero contaros lo siguiente…,” which translates in English to, “I want to tell you all the following …” In the note …

Boston sports radio host Fred Toucher will be off the air for a yet-to-be-determined amount of time, and he says he will enter a mental institution. The radio host sparked concern during Tuesday’s edition of the highly rated “Toucher and Rich” show on 98.5 The Sports Hub, during which he went on several intense rants …

Wendy Williams is taking a hiatus from her daytime talk show, due to symptoms of fatigue surrounding Graves’ disease, Variety has learned exclusively. “The Wendy Williams Show,” which has been filming remote episodes from Williams’ New York City home during the coronavirus pandemic, will be on hiatus through at least this week. A return date …

“Big Little Lies” star Shailene Woodley opened up about a health scare that almost ended her career in her early 20s. In an interview with The New York Times, Woodley revealed that she missed out on a lot of early roles because she was “very, very sick.” “I haven’t spoken much about this yet publicly, …