Popsugar Celebrity Millie Bobby Brown Millie Bobby Brown's 16th Birthday Post About Mental Health Millie Bobby Brown Opens Up About the Media and Her Mental Health in a 16th Birthday Post 19 February 2020 by Kara Kia Image Source: Getty / CHRIS DELMAS Millie Bobby Brown turns 16 today! While this is a milestone birthday for most, for Millie, it was an opportunity to open up about how the media has affected her mental health ever since she first starred as Eleven on Stranger Things. Millie was only 12 years young when she first appeared in the hit Netflix show. It's no secret that child stardom is not the kindest to the mental health of young actors. For Millie's 16th birthday, she shared a poignant post on Instagram. "There are moments I get frustrated from the inaccuracy, inappropriate comments, sexualization, and unnecessary insults that ultimately have resulted in pain and insecurity for me," Millie writes. "Not ever will I be defeated. I'll continue doing what I love and spreading the message in order to make change. Let's focus on what needs changing and I hope this video informs you on the things that go on behind the scenes of the headlines and flashing lights." Millie's statement was accompanied by a video montage. Set to the soundtrack of "Changes" by Justin Bieber, a series of screenshots featuring various critical media headlines appear. "Stranger Things star leaves Twitter after cyberbullying", "Millie Bobby Brown criticized for adult style", and "When did Millie Bobby Brown go through the change??? (Menopause)" are just a few harsh headlines that the young actor has had to deal with. Keep reading ahead for Millie Bobby Brown's full Instagram post. Related: From Netflix Actress to UNICEF Ambassador: See Millie Bobby Brown's Evolution in Pictures Millie Bobby Brown Opens Up About Mental Health View this post on Instagram 16 has felt like a long time coming. i feel like change needs to happen for not only this generation but the next. our world needs kindness and support in order for us children to grow and succeed. the last few years haven't been easy, I'll admit that. there are moments i get frustrated from the inaccuracy, inappropriate comments, sexualization, and unnecessary insults that ultimately have resulted in pain and insecurity for me. but not ever will i be defeated. ill continue doing what i love and spreading the message in order to make change. let's focus on what needs changing and I hope this video informs you on the things that go on behind the scenes of the headlines and flashing lights. dont worry I'll always find a way to smile ;) leggo 16 ♡. A post shared by mills (@milliebobbybrown) on Feb 19, 2020 at 4:49am PST 1 / 1 Millie Bobby BrownCelebrity NewsCelebrity InstagramsMental Health