Half Of Us : Videos

If you or someone you know is struggling, you aren’t alone. The proof is in the stories of others who have dealt with similar situations. These students and artists shared their stories as a welcome reminder that these problems are common, and that there are ways to feel better and move forward. Hopefully, their stories will inspire you to share yours.

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Half Of Us

Billy Corgan

Success and fame unleash the scars of childhood abuse for Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins.

Learn more about: Anxiety , Cutting , Depression , Suicide

1) Beginnings:

Alone and confused

2) Darkest Hour

Realization

3) Sharing Advice

Reflections

Brittany

An abusive relationship and rape makes life challenging for Brittany until she finds comfort in therapy and an emotional outlet in swimming.

Learn more about: Depression , Stress

1) Beginnings:

Rocky Start

2) Darkest Hour:

Dealing with Rape

3) Finding Help:

You’re Not Alone

4) Sharing Advice:

A Better Place

Nina

Nina struggles to retain her place on the rowing team while battling an eating disorder, depression and drug abuse.

Learn more about: Alcohol and Drugs , Depression , Eating Disorders

1) Beginnings:

Abroad and Alone

2) Decscent:

Ups and Downs

3) Darkest Hour:

Letting the Team Down

4) Sharing Advice:

Being Honest

Student Athletes

Student athletes learn that they must speak up and seek help to deal with the challenges of balancing academics, athletics and emotional issues.

Learn more about: Alcohol and Drugs , Depression , Eating Disorders , Stress

1) Student Athletes

Student Athletes Speak Out

Ava

To exert control in her life as the challenges of college mount, Ava barely eats, isolating herself.

Learn more about: Eating Disorders

1) Descent:

Clinging to Control

2) Darkest Hour:

Desperate to Be Thin

3) Sharing Advice:

You are Not Alone

Billy

Despite a challenging home life and balancing work and a full course load, Billy pursues his dreams.

Learn more about: Stress

1) Beginnings:

Anger at Home

2) Descent:

Pursuing His Dream

3) Darkest Hour:

Balancing Act

4) Sharing Advice:

Going Public

Mary J Blige

Mary reveals what she’s been through and how she came back from the brink of suicide.

Learn more about: Alcohol and Drugs , Depression , Suicide

1) Beginnings:

Surrounded by Violence

2) Descent:

Escaping Her Reality

3) Darkest Hour:

Tired of Living

4) Finding Help:

Mary’s Turning Point

5) Sharing Advice:

Living Your Potential

Pete Wentz

Pete Wentz never expected his depression to grow with the success of Fall Out Boy, but it leads him to attempt suicide.

Learn more about: Anxiety , Depression , Suicide

1) Beginnings:

A Balancing Act

2) Descent:

Controlled by Depression

3) Darkest Hour:

On Top and Alone

4) Finding Help:

Open and Honest

5) Sharing Advice:

You’re Not Alone in This

Brittany Snow

After battling emotional problems and an eating disorder for almost a decade, Brittany Snow finds the strength to improve her life.

Learn more about: Cutting , Depression , Eating Disorders

1) Beginnings

Early Dieting

2) Descent

Feeling Scared