Actors and other creative members of the film industry are increasingly vocal about the importance of mental health and the pressures that come with fame. Social media, if not used mindfully, can intensify these pressures, often affecting child actors the most. Many, such as Sophie Turner of Game of Thrones, have candidly discussed seeking therapy, and the latest star to join this conversation is Daniel Radcliffe. 

Radcliffe, who rose to fame with Harry Potter at a very young age, knows a thing or two about the immense pressure and has now suggested thoughtful advice for young actors.

Over the years, several actors have spoken out about the importance of therapy for child actors. In a recent interview with Charlotte Owen, Daniel Radcliffe went further, suggesting that therapy should be mandatory. He shared the heartbreaking story of a child actor he knew who passed away under the crushing weight of pressure, and explained how fame and money often create the illusion of everything being good.

“Normalize it, start therapy before you need it,” Daniel said on Bustle’s One Nightstand.

Speaking about his own experience, Radcliffe, who entered Hollywood at a time when therapy was far less common, said he was fortunate. He credited the supportive people he worked with for always looking out for him. Yet he was quick to acknowledge that many other young actors do not receive the same opportunities or experience, and it can be tough on them The struggles are probably the reason why other stars have spoken as well.

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Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp has shared a similar advice for young actors, highlighting the importance of having a support system around.

Noah Schnapp initially believed he did not need therapy, having had a happy childhood. However, his perspective changed after he began seeking help. He explained that growing up in the public eye, making mistakes, and learning from them is challenging, and support from outside the family, such as therapy, can be essential for young actors. 

“Through the years, it becomes like, ‘No, this is an abnormal life and you need some type of support system outside of your parents,'” Schnapp told USA Today. Schnapp was just 11 when he rose to fame playing Will in Stranger Things, and now, at 21, he has wrapped up the show’s fifth season and finale.   

Fame comes with pressures and often public scrutiny that can be tough on young minds, which is why former child actors, now adults, be it Radcliffe, Schnapp, and Millie Bobby Brown ensure to support their young peers by speaking openly about their experience. 

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