Lili Reinhart on living with depression & anxiety, prioritizing treatment, and fighting mental health stigma. A vital read on wellness, therapy, and access.
Riverdale star Lili Reinhart is once again speaking frankly about her ongoing struggle with clinical depression and anxiety, making it clear that managing mental health is a continuous process—not something you conquer once and for all. While she’s stable and working successfully, she stresses the need to keep prioritizing her wellness through treatment, setting boundaries, and maintaining self-awareness.
Reinhart has never shied away from sharing her truth. In interviews, she has openly discussed being diagnosed with depression in her late teens, and how fame certainly didn't make the condition disappear. “I was really young, and I didn’t understand why I felt so heavy all the time,” she once explained, noting that seeking professional help was a turning point. She has consistently used her platform to fight stigma, encouraging fans to try therapy, talk honestly, and reject the damaging myth that success automatically equals happiness. Her advocacy resonates strongly with current mental health efforts in the U.S., particularly for young adults navigating pressure and social media.
Reinhart's story touches on depression, anxiety, and body image issues, all of which she's discussed with responsibility and care. She's also been transparent about the habits that support her: therapy, medically supervised medication, journaling, and limiting her time online.
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Clinically, depression and anxiety are most often treated using a combination of psychotherapy (like cognitive behavioral therapy) and antidepressant medication (such as SSRIs). Tools like exercise, mindfulness, and creative outlets can support recovery but are never substitutes for medical care. While treatment generally leads to a positive outcome, relapses can and do happen. Reinhart has stressed a crucial, often-overlooked truth: needing help again doesn't mean you have failed.
Reinhart has also acknowledged the strain depression can put on relationships and support systems. Her access to top-tier care, however, highlights a major financial disparity in America. With therapy costing anywhere from $100–$250 per session without insurance, many Americans struggle with long wait times and high costs, relying on employer plans, clinics, or telehealth.
Reinhart has used her own privilege transparently, calling for better access, affordability, and empathy for everyone. This makes her story more than just a personal revelation; it's a significant social commentary.
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If you or someone you love is struggling, confidential support is available in the U.S. by calling or texting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
