Justin Bieber, former teen heart-throb and one of the biggest celebrities in the world, is one example of an individual experiencing depression in the spotlight. His somewhat erratic behavior on social media as well as a deterioration in appearance were signs to many that something is wrong. In early February, reports broke out that Bieber was seeking treatment for his depression and in a very personal Instagram post, Bieber asked fans to pray for him and that'd he'd been feeling, "disconnected and weird." As many people forget, depression is a mental health disorder. It's effects are not those that should be taken lightly and a constant pressure to conform to certain expectations in professional and personal realms (as Bieber has too) can be extremely detrimental in such a weekend state. People have to remember this, as evidence by multiple memes online comparing Bieber to a gas station employee ue to his new wardrobe and facial hair. We all assume that celebrities live in a world that's is separate from our own, but they too have their own emotions and health issues. We fail to recognize that our words affect them as much as theirs affect us.
