# Breaking the Silence: Millie Bobby Brown's Powerful Call to Normalize Mental Health **Imagine rising to fame as a child star, only to face rejection, social media trolls, and the relentless pressure of the spotlight—yet emerging stronger by refusing to let mental health remain a taboo.** That's the raw reality Millie Bobby Brown shared at Glamour's 2023 Women of the Year Awards in New York City, where she declared: *"Mental health is not a taboo topic; Remember, we are human beings."*[1] At just 21, the *Stranger Things* icon, now married and a mother, reflects on her journey through anxiety and the "dark side of fame." Exposed to public scrutiny from a young age, she battled the negative impacts of social media and press coverage, which fueled her anxiety—a struggle she still faces today.[1] "The influence of social media and the press had a negative effect on my mental health," she admitted, crediting her friends, family, and therapist for helping her feel "strong enough" and no longer alone.[1] Millie's story resonates deeply because it's universal. In another interview, she urged young people everywhere—not just those in the spotlight—to prioritize their mental health: "Focus on your mental health and focus on you... setting aside the influence of others around you and what they think of you."[2] For eight years, she silenced her "fire and free spirit" out of fear that her words would be twisted, but she broke free by embracing self-love: "Who I was was enough."[1] Her message? Talk about it, support each other, and use your platform to lift others up—especially young minds navigating similar pressures.[1]
*Image: Embracing mindfulness in a chaotic world (Unsplash)*
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1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/quote-of-the-day-by-millie-bobby-brown-mental-health-is-not-a-taboo-topic-remember-we-are-human-beings/articleshow/126301720.cms
2.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqbXd0yO7io
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