James Donaldson on Mental Health - Kerry Washington Details Experience With Eating Disorder and Suicidal Ideation

Overall, Kerry cautioned, “If you're struggling, don't minimize it.

It might be an eating disorder.

It might it could be a whole spectrum of things, but if you need help, ask for help.

You don’t need to suffer alone.

You don’t need to live in pain.

You don’t need to engage in activity that takes you out of life.” And these days, the Imperfect Women star works closely with a company called Equip , which she invested in, that works to provide people in recovery from eating disorders with every possible resource to aid in their journey.

For her, it’s been extremely rewarding: “I’m very proud of that work.” For more stars who have been candid about their mental health journeys, read on.

If you or someone you know needs help, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741 or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources.