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Chinese celebrities share mental health struggles to connect with fans

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Chinese celebrities are increasingly open about their mental health struggles, including conditions like depression, anxiety, ADHD, and OCD. This shift from previous secrecy is seen by some as a way to foster genuine connections with fans and gain empathy. However, critics worry that this public discussion could trivialize serious mental health diagnoses. AI

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Chinese celebrities share mental health struggles to connect with fans

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Yan ·

    China celebrities speak out on mental health diagnoses to seek authentic connections with fans

    An increasing number of Chinese celebrities are voluntarily sharing their histories of mental illness, rather than following the previous practice of keeping them hidden, in what some see as an effort to win empathy and audience support. These conditions include depression, anxie…

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