Kelley Day opens up on mental health and healing

Actress Kelley Day candidly shared a deeply personal chapter of her life, opening up about a time when she felt everything was falling apart as she faced a mental health struggle while her father was hospitalized.

Recalling the experience, Kelley admitted how overwhelming it was to deal with both fear for a loved one and her own condition at the same time.

“I thought my life is over. I was diagnosed with panic disorder and it happened while my dad was in hospital. Na-overwhelm ako sa nangyari noon. Pero thank God, okay na yung dad ko. It was me who ended up suffering with sickness for a longer period of time, pero mental sickness naman yun. And I basically just surrendered myself to whatever was gonna happen to me. And I just put trust in my doctors,” she shared.

Despite the difficult period, Kelley’s story is ultimately one of resilience. By seeking professional help and allowing herself to heal, she gradually found her way forward.

Her openness sheds light on the realities of mental health, reminding others that recovery is possible—and that trusting the process, along with the right support system, can make all the difference.