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‘Star Wars’ Actor Jake Lloyd Breaks Silence About Mental Health Struggles, Schizophrenia Diagnosis

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Christy Pina
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Former child star Jake Lloyd opens up about his long-hidden battle with schizophrenia, shedding light on the challenges of mental health in Hollywood.
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  • After a 'psychotic break' in 2023, Lloyd spent 18 months in a mental health rehab facility, and is now living in a new rehab center where he can come and go as he pleases.
  • Lloyd struggled for years to accept his schizophrenia diagnosis due to anosognosia, a neurological condition where the brain can't recognize its own health issues, but has now embraced treatment and medication.
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Jake Lloyd, Lisa Lloyd, Clayton Sandell, Cleveland Clinic, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
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