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Joe Pantoliano Confronts Depression, Champions Mental Health Awareness

7/28/2025

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At 73, actor Joe Pantoliano bravely opens up about his struggle with clinical depression, a battle that nearly shattered his marriage and life. Diagnosed in 2007, he turned to dangerous coping mechanisms, but found solace in his dogs. In 2009, he launched No Kidding, Me Too! to break the stigma surrounding mental health, a mission he believes is making a difference.

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At 73, actor Joe Pantoliano bravely opens up about his struggle with clinical depression, a battle that nearly shattered his marriage and life. Diagnosed in 2007, he turned to dangerous coping mechanisms, but found solace in his dogs. In 2009, he launched No Kidding, Me Too! to break the stigma surrounding mental health, a mission he believes is making a difference.