Bridgerton's Ruby Barker Hospitalized Amid Serious 'Mental Health Struggle' -- Says Shonda Rhimes Has Been A Big Support

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Whoa. Bridgerton’s Ruby Barker is opening up about her ongoing mental health challenges in a very candid video to fans!

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, the 25-year-old took to her Instagram page on Thursday to share an honest video about her life as of late, which has seen her be hospitalized for “mental health struggle.” The actress, who plays Marina Thompson in the Netflix series, explained: Oh, no… That sounds really serious. Related: This Bridgerton Star BEGGED For A Shirtless Scene! While she didn’t get too in-depth about her specific struggles, she told followers that she has been “rage-filled” and “angry” while battling with “intergenerational trauma bundled up inside” her.

Thankfully, she now has a diagnosis and is taking the appropriate steps moving forward to get healthy. She continued: Honestly, just the fact that she’s willing to get so vulnerable on social media and help break down the stigma of mental health is important enough!

Eager for a change, she added: As for her next steps, the Wolfblood alum shared: Great advice! Related: Nicola Coughlan Asks Fans To Keep Opinions About Her Body To Themselves! Despite the difficult issues she is working to overcome, the London native made sure to impress upon the fact that she has every intention to “survive” this, insisting: Fortunately, she’s not alone in this fight.