And Jon Hamm has been very open about his struggles with chronic depression. From the very beginning, Hamm was dedicated to his chosen profession. He moved to Los Angeles in with the one goal of being a famous actor. For many years, he landed small roles in movies and television shows. Mad Men grew to be an incredibly popular show and went on for seven seasons. Since the show has ended, Hamm has mostly taken roles in major films. Hamm first opened up about his struggles with depression in The actor lost his mom when he was just 10 years old, and his father passed away when he was It was the loss of his father that triggered a downward spiral into a deep depression.
Therapy and medication. With the help of antidepressants and therapy, the actor was able to manage his depression. The actor spent 8 years playing a dark and alcohol-loving character on Mad Men. The heaviness of the role took a toll on him. And when Hamm was going through a difficult time in his life, he turned to alcohol to cope. In , Hamm went to rehab for treatment for his alcohol addiction.
And it works. The therapy and the pharmaceuticals clear up your brain chemistry just enough so you can start taking steps forward. In addition to medication and therapy, people can help manage the symptoms of their chronic depression by:. Celebrities can have a huge impact when they embrace mental health advocacy.
When famous people discuss mental health struggles, it normalizes the topic for everyone else. After all, if a rich, beautiful and successful celebrity can have depression, anxiety or PTSD , so can an average person. In particular, Jon Hamm and his mental well-being is a topic you see in headlines often.
The actor is a massive advocate for rehab, therapy and medication. In one interview, he suggested that if someone can afford it, they should view going to a therapist the same as going to a dentist.
