Former child actor Jake Lloyd, known for his role as Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequel film, is recovering in a mental health rehabilitation facility after experiencing a psychotic break. Lloyd’s mother, Lisa Lloyd, revealed that her son has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and has been struggling with anosognosia, a condition that prevents individuals from recognizing their own health problems.
Lloyd and his mom plan to spend 'May the Fourth' catching up on new ' Star Wars ' movies and shows. Daniel Levine is a Staff Editor at PEOPLE. He joined PEOPLE in 2022. His work previously appeared at PopCulture.com, Heavy, and TheCelebrityCafe.com. author Clayton Sandell reportedLloyd’s mother Lisa Lloyd told Sandell her son struggled with anosognosia, which is common for those with schizophrenia.
It is a condition “where your brain can’t recognize one or more other health conditions you have,” per the, which adds that people with it are “much more likely to avoid or resist treatment for their other health conditions.” Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Gettyto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Child Actor Jake Lloyd in Mental Health Rehab Facility Following Psychotic Break Last Year, Mom Says “Pretty good, considering these 20 years of time that have come to an end,” Lloyd said. “I can now accept taking on continued treatment, and therapy, and my meds. Everyone's been very supportive.” (Lisa later told Sandell it hasn’t been 20 years since he was diagnosed.)had nothing to do with his decision to leave acting behind or his mental health decline. She noted that there was a history of schizophrenia in his father’s family. In 2015, Lloyd was arrested in South Carolina during a road trip from Florida to Canada. He spent 10 months in prison, which led to Lisa tellingher son was diagnosed with schizophrenia. In May 2023, Lloyd had a complete “psychotic break” and was arrested after turning his car off in the middle of a three-lane road. Hitting “rock bottom” was necessary to “honestly take part in treatment, honestly take your meds, and honestly live with your diagnosis,” Lloyd told Sandell.fan himself and is playing through the franchise’s classic video game
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