Ronnie Ortiz-Magro shares Instagram posts about depression
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Updated · E! NEWS · May 5
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro shares Instagram posts about depression
8 articles · Updated · E! NEWS · May 5
On 4 May, the 40-year-old Jersey Shore star reposted messages on high-functioning depression, a Mental Health Awareness Month infographic and a Kyrie Irving clip.
The posts followed fan concern over his detached appearance in an 23 April cast interview with Nicole Polizzi, Jenni Farley and Sammi Giancola.
Castmate Mike Sorrentino said on 30 April that Ronnie's situation was developing, stressed it was separate from his own sobriety journey, and said he had reached out to support him.
How does Ronnie Ortiz-Magro's openness about high-functioning depression challenge common misconceptions about what depression looks like in successful public figures?
With so many celebrities disclosing mental health struggles, are entertainment companies changing how they support their stars behind the scenes?
Could national campaigns and celebrity disclosures during Mental Health Awareness Month actually drive more people to seek help, or do barriers still remain?