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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, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity diso

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

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