Lili Reinhart reveals she’s in therapy and insists it’s nothing ‘to feel ashamed of’
Lili Reinhart has revealed she is seeing a therapist for her mental health and that it is nothing to “be ashamed of”.
The Riverdale actor made the revelation in a candid note posted on her Instagram story on Saturday, describing it as a “friendly reminder for anyone who needs to hear it”.
“Therapy is never something to feel ashamed of,” she continued.
“Everyone can benefit from seeing a therapist. Doesn’t matter how old you are or how ‘proud’ you’re trying to be.
“We are all human. And we all struggle. Don’t suffer in silence. Don’t feel embarrassed to ask for help.”
The 22-year-old then went on to say that she has anxiety and depression, something she has spoken about before, and has started therapy again.
“And so the journey of self-love begins for me,” she added, “and good luck to you on yours”.
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Reinhart opened up about the benefits of therapy in an interview with V Magazine in January 2018, in which she revealed that she takes medication to help combat some of her mental health issues.
“I’ve experienced depression since I was in seventh grade,” she told the publication, recalling how she suffered from panic attacks when she first moved to Los Angeles at the age of 18.
“It was really hard,” she continued. “I saw a therapist for six months and had to build myself back up again. Then I moved back out and booked Riverdale, which is wonderful.”
If you have been affected by any issues mentioned in this article, you can contact The Samaritans for free on 116 123 or any of the following mental health organisations: