Simphiwe Dana, Lalla Hirayama & Melanie Bala get real about depression
Image: Instagram/ Lalla Hirayama
Some of SA’s most famous faces have joined the discussions on mental health, sharing their battles with anxiety and depression.
After a tweep started the conversation about how they manage their depression, hundreds jumped on board to fight against the stigmas surrounding mental health issues.
Celebrities Simphiwe Dana, Melanie Bala and Lalla Hirayama joined the trend, letting their fans know about their own struggles.
“I’ve suffered from depression and postnatal depression. I take medication for my anxiety when it flares up. Let’s destigmatise,” wrote Mel.
Actress Makgotso M recently opened up about her own mental health journey.
“Since the start of the year, I have not been in the best mental space. Internal and external factors. But today I felt a peace I haven’t felt since so much is out of our control. What’s the point of stressing yourself sick?” wrote Makgotso.