This article includes mentions of suicide and mental health issues.
“General Hospital” star Maurice Benard has shared a message for fans worried about his mental health.
And it’s had some pretty devastating effects.
“There’s been a lot of talk about mental health lately people concerned for my health.
I like it talk brings awareness,” he wrote.
“This is definitely going to take you for a ride,” Benardtweetedof the storyline.
He alsothankedanother viewer who shared their own experience of a family member being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
“It’s difficult … but I don’t think twice about it.
I just do whatever we have to do to manage it,” he said.
But fans will be happy to hear Benard has also learned how to separate his life from Sonny’s.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
Call or text 988 or chat988lifeline.org.
