Meet Three Influencers Changing the Way We Talk About Major Depressive Disorder

Cindy Pham, who goes by Read With Cindy on social media, is a New York City-based author and content creator who blends pop culture commentary, book reviews, and movie critiques with vulnerability, openly sharing her struggles with depression. She details what it's like to live with the condition and the difference having a creative outlet has made.

Stepho Wilson, who goes by Stephosaurawr on social media, turned her love of all things Pokémon into a career as a content creator. She shares her journey to “catch ‘em all” while also opening up about her struggles with depression.

Sharon Johnson, who goes by sharon.a.life on social media, turned to social media to find like-minded people going through similar struggles — leaving her faith, managing her mental health, and raising her six children. In turn, Johnson found her voice and created a platform, enabling her to advocate for mental health and being “good enough.”