Jake Lloyd Shares Mental Health Update After Schizophrenia Diagnosis

Jake Lloyd, known for playing young Anakin Skywalker in “Star Wars: Episode I,” has opened up about his mental health journey.¹ Diagnosed with schizophrenia over a decade ago, Lloyd experienced significant challenges, including anosognosia, a condition where he couldn’t recognize his illness.²

After an 18-month stay in a mental health facility, Lloyd is now living in a new rehabilitation center with increased freedoms.³ He reports feeling “pretty good” and acknowledges the importance of continued treatment, therapy, and medication.⁴

Lloyd emphasizes that his experience with fans has been “immediately therapeutic” and expresses gratitude for their support.⁵ While his mother previously refuted claims that “Phantom Menace” criticism impacted his mental health, she acknowledged a family history of schizophrenia.

Lloyd’s story highlights the importance of recognizing mental health conditions and seeking professional help.