Overview
- Schnapp says mental health resources for young performers should be compulsory, aligning with a call previously voiced by Ariana Grande.
- The actor shares that he entered therapy after initially dismissing it as a “happy-go-lucky” kid.
- He describes growing up under scrutiny as confusing and unforgiving, with missteps preserved online and self-knowledge still forming.
- He argues that child actors need structured support outside family, noting Hollywood pressures can fuel depression, substance use, and eating disorders.
- He began Stranger Things at age 11 in 2016, with Season 5 rolling out now: four episodes streaming, three more due on Dec. 25, and a two-hour finale on Dec. 31.