Bowen Yang Overcomes Mental Health Challenges with 'Bad Bouts of Depersonalization'

Comedian Bowen Yang, known for his role on Saturday Night Live, recently gave an update on his mental health after experiencing "bad bouts of depersonalization" that led to a three-week break in July. Yang shared that his mental health is now great and expressed gratitude for the support he received during his rough patch. Depersonalization, which Yang experienced, is described as an extreme out-of-body sensation often stemming from trauma. The comedian also discussed his experience with gay conversion therapy and his improved relationship with his parents. Yang is excited to plan a family trip and is currently working on various projects, including the upcoming season of SNL and a voice role in an animated film adaptation.