Many people have started coming upfront and talking about their struggles with mental health specifically depression.

Among those leading the conversation are several high-profile Kenyan celebrities who have courageously shared their battles with mental health, offering hope and encouragement to others in similar situations.

Here are some of the celebrities.

1. King Kalala

Media personality King Kalala revealed her battle with depression in an interview with Obinna. Despite her vibrant public persona, Kalala described how depression left her incapacitated, struggling with isolation and unsure who to trust due to her fame.

She emphasized the Importance of seeking help and avoiding all the rumors about mental health. she even stated that social media tends to hide the real picture of people's lives.

2. Jovial

Kenyan singer-songwriter, vocalist, and performing artist opened up about her battling depression silently at the beginning of this year.

She spoke about feeling "lost and wrecked" while maintaining a happy image on social media, urging others going through similar struggles to hold on and seek support.

3. Mr. seed

Mr. Seed opened up on battling depression after a grisly road accident. The accident left him bedridden for nearly a month. During this time The musician struggled with the feeling of helplessness and depression.

His condition had taken a toll on him making him unable to walk and perform simple day tasks like simple day task like taking care of himself.

He also underwent emotional torture as she lost some of his close associates in the crash including his videographer.

4. Akothee

The Kenyan sensation Akothee disclosed that there was a time when she wished to die due to her overwhelming nature of depression. She even advised the doctor to put her to sleep forever.

Mainly this came as mental toll on managing fame and relationships

Fortunately, after receiving counseling and making changes in her life, including ending toxic relationships, she began to recover.

Opening up about Akothee's situation highlights the importance of mental health awareness, especially in high-pressure environments like fame.

5. Terence Creative

The Kenyan content creator opened up about his struggles with depression, anxiety, and the pressures of life.

He shared this in response to a message from Reverend Lucy Natasha, who had praised his content for uplifting her spirits when she was feeling down.

Terence expressed that despite his success, he has been overwhelmed by the demands of his career and personal challenges. However, he remains hopeful, encouraging others who are going through similar issues to hold on and trust that better days are ahead.

As more Kenyan celebrities speak out about their mental health struggles, it is clear that depression can affect anyone, regardless of fame.it is good for one to come out and speak about it for support purposes.

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