Alex Badilla and Estefanía Villarreal address mental health struggles

Singer and content creator Alex Badilla has publicly shared his struggles with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder. Badilla noted that these conditions once made him fearful of leaving his home. He disclosed that he previously used alcohol to cope, which led to liver issues in 2017, though he has remained sober for ten years. He shared his story during suicide prevention month to offer hope to others facing similar challenges.

Separately, concerns have been raised regarding the well-being of Estefanía Villarreal following a social media post where she expressed exhaustion from battling depression and anxiety. After the post, she disappeared from social media platforms. Actor Alfonso Herrera expressed surprise at the news and sent a message of support to Villarreal, stating he holds her in high regard.