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Jun 2017
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Beyond the Fame: Celebrities and Mental ...

Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
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Achieving fame and fortune and the lifestyle that comes with it doesn't necessarily make one immune to problems with mental health. In fact, many of the world's most high-profile role models, from Katy Perry to Selena Gomez, have made their personal struggles public. It is this vulnerability that demonstrates just how alike we all are, and reminds us just how important it is to have empathy for those that are in need.

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