Jared Padalecki reveals he was treated for ‘dramatic suicidal ideation’

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Supernatural and Gilmore Girls star Jared Padalecki has opened up about a "really low" time in his life, revealing that he checked into a clinic in 2015 to seek treatment for “dramatic suicidal ideation”. “And so I got home, went to a clinic for a couple weeks and looked into it, and haven’t been suicidal since — not for a moment,” Padalecki continued. Excited to be here!’” Jared Padalecki pictured in New York in 2017 “I had done that for so long, trying to focus on what’s best for the person who’s talking to me as opposed to just being honest.” He went on to say that he was happy to be open about seeking help with his mental health. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free “After four seasons together, we have felt the love and support from the entire #WalkerFamily, and we will be forever grateful.” He gave a special thanks to fans for their support as he continued, “Too often, we get to be the ones receiving the praise and gratitude and flattery and, all too often, we miss the opportunity to put it back where it belongs… WITH THE FANS!” “I will forever smile on the years I got to spend with the cast and crew and studio and network and fandom that made this all possible.