Chill Chat
Plus, her love of green tea and cold plunges.
Here, Kristen Bell reveals whats in her mental health toolbox.
Kristen Bellis known for the funny, happy-go-lucky characters she plays.
But off-screen, the actor likes to get real, especially when talking about her experience withanxietyanddepression.
I’m not just this bubbly person you might see in the media, says Bell.
I have a fair amount of days where Im overwhelmed, grumpy, agitated, or depressed.
And those things are normal because I’m a human being.
I like to know every resource out there and how it makes you feel, Bell says.
What does your typical morning routine look like?
I needcaffeine in the morningbecause I borderline hibernate every night.
I like green tea withVital Proteinsin it.
I say to my kids, “Once you see that mug in my hand, game on.
I’ll do your hair.
I’ll make your toast.
I’ll find your shoes.
I’ll help you with your homework, whatever.”
But until that mug is in my hand, I’m off limits.
What beauty products are you into right now?
Im absolutely lovingThe Outset’s cleanserfrom Scarlett Johanssons line.
It’s incredibly gentle, it takes everything off, and it feels wonderful.
My husband and I recently discovered theVictoria Beckham serum, and we’re both addicted to that.
And I also love theKOZE red light.
I sit under that for 10 minutes every morning.
It’s so relaxing and I really feel like it helps my skin.
Your new movie,The People We Hate at the Wedding, just came out.
How did you take care of your mental health while filming?
How do you and your family relax at the end of a long day?
In the evenings before dinner, we jump in the pool and do a cold plunge.
Its cold in LA right now, so the pools about 60 degrees.
Then we go in the sauna for 15 minutes, then jump back into the pool.
That sounds so invigorating.
What does your evening look like after that?
We go inside and have dinner, and I like to check in with my girls.
Ill also check in with my husband and have some genuine intimacy and connectivity.
My family is what fills my cup back up.
Sometimes in the moment it can feel like work.
Oh, the kids need this, the kids need that.
Family time boosts my self-esteem.
It sounds like youre open to trying new things to see what works for your mental health.
I’ve never been a person whos allergic to advice giving or receiving.
There are so many different ways to help your personal mental health journey.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
This article was originally published onJan.
