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Noah Schnapp Advocates Mental Health Resources for Young Actors

12/25/2025

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Noah Schnapp, known for Stranger Things, says child actors face mental health challenges and calls for more mental health resources in the industry.
He began his career at age 11, acknowledging the pressure to have answers while finding his identity.
Schnapp argues therapy should be mandatory for young actors to address depression and substance abuse.
As Stranger Things prepares for its series finale, his reflections reveal the struggles of fame.

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Noah Schnapp, known for Stranger Things, says child actors face mental health challenges and calls for more mental health resources in the industry.
He began his career at age 11, acknowledging the pressure to have answers while finding his identity.
Schnapp argues therapy should be mandatory for young actors to address depression and substance abuse.
As Stranger Things prepares for its series finale, his reflections reveal the struggles of fame.