The education of the importance of mental wellness is not talked about in this part of the world especially in show business. Being a celebrity and being famous has its perks but no one prepares you for the ups and downs that come with fame. Many celebrities suffer in private, battling with their mental health while keeping up with the joneses and putting up a front for their fans and their public persona.
In this episode, Sheifunmi shares his experience being a poster boy for mental illness in the entertainment industry. In 2012 he shared his lived experience with Bipolar Disorder in an article published on Bella Naija, which was his first time telling the public his diagnosis and the struggles with his mental health.
On-Air & Media Personality, Vien shared her experience with suicide ideation and attempt and how she was able to overcome that dark period of her life.
Mental Health should be a priority in the entertainment and media industry. Sheifunmi stated that Industry executives need to start providing a mental health structure and resources for creatives and talents in other to live a life of mental wellness and be able to function at their maximum potentiality.