The late Carrie Fisher was candid about her struggles with mental illness and her brother thinks those suffering should follow in her footsteps.
Todd Fisher, 59, teamed up with the Child Mind Institute for a new video to urge kids to seek treatment for their issues, as Carrie successfully was able to.
“When Carrie and I were growing up, we knew there was something going on with her,” Todd says in the video. “Her behavior got more and more extreme, everything seemed to be more difficult for her.”
Carrie, who died in December after suffering a heart attack aboard an airplane, had bipolar disorder and was only able to discover the illness through a specialist her mother Debbie Reynolds found.
The “Star Wars” actress received treatment for bipolar disorder throughout her life that allowed her to carry on an acting and writing career until her death at age 60.
“She left us with this amazing inspiration of a person that survived incredible adversity,” Todd continued.
He then went onto to tell viewers that they shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help. Todd noted that Carrie was the perfect example of someone who excelled thanks to the help of doctors, family and medication.
“Use her as your role model,” he said. “Do not be afraid to ask for help. You’re not alone, and treatment does work.”
