The first step to battling whatever illness you have is to come to terms with it. The next step is seeking treatment. But these celebrities took it a step further. They made whatever they were going through public, and therefore, were able to help others who suffered the same thing.

Angelina Jolie – Depression

Ellen Degeneres – Depression

Elton John – Bulimia

Carrie Fisher – Bipolar I Disorder

Leonardo DiCaprio – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Brad Pitt – Depression

Miley Cyrus – Depression

Adam Levine – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Jon Hamm – Depression

J.k. Rowling – Depression

Demi Lovato – Bipolar Disorder

Lady Gaga – Depression

Hayden Panettiere – Postpartum Depression

David Beckham – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Jim Carrey – Depression