‘Star Wars' Child Actor Jake Lloyd is Feeling ‘Pretty Good' About His Mental Health 17 Years After Schizophrenia Diagnosis: ‘Everyone's Been Very Supportive'
Jake Lloyd, who starred as the rebellious, podracing soon-to-be-padawan Anakin Skywalker in “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace,” has opened up about his struggle with schizophrenia that, in part, caused him to step away from acting shortly after the “Star Wars” prequel released in 1999.
“Star Wars” child actor Jake Lloyd gives health update after 'psychotic break'
"I can now accept taking on continued treatment and therapy and my meds," said "The Phantom Menace" star, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia and anosognosia.
‘Star Wars' child actor Jake Lloyd gives health update amid schizophrenia diagnosis
Jake Lloyd, known for his role as a young Anakin Skywalker in “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace,” is giving fans an update on his mental health struggles after he was diagnosed with schizophrenia more than a decade ago.
'Star Wars' child actor Jake Lloyd shares health update amid schizophrenia diagnosis
Former child actor Jake Lloyd, who played young Anakin Skywalker in "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace," shared a positive mental health update after being diagnosed with schizophrenia.
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Lloyd, now 35, recently completed an 18-month stay at an inpatient mental health facility in Southern California, author Clayton Sandell reported on Wednesday, Jan. 1. The actor, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, is starting the new year living at a rehabilitation center where he is receiving treatment.
Star Wars child actor Jake Lloyd health update after 18 months of treatment for psychotic break
Episode I – The Phantom Menace, has shared a positive update following his treatment at a mental health facility
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"I can now accept taking on continued treatment, and therapy, and my meds. Everyone's been very supportive," he said.
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