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Ryan Reynolds Explores Mental Health at John Candy Event
10/10/2025
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- Ryan Reynolds spoke at the John Candy: I Like Me event in Brooklyn on October 8 about how being a people-pleaser affects mental health.
- He highlighted a paradox where trying to please others can hinder addressing mental health issues.
- He quoted, “You never want to burden anyone,” to illustrate the barrier for people-pleasers when discussing mental health.
- The documentary he co-produced premieres on Prime Video on October 10.
