Valerie Bertinelli Takes a Break for Mental Health

Valerie Bertinelli, known for her roles in "One Day at a Time" and "Hot in Cleveland," has announced a break from social media due to mental and emotional exhaustion. The actress and former Food Network star urged her followers not to "worry" and explained the importance of taking a mental health break when feeling overwhelmed.

Valerie Bertinelli has announced her plans to take a break from social media due to mental and emotional exhaustion. The actress and former Food Network star shared her decision with her followers on Instagram on Friday, explaining that she has been overwhelmed in recent weeks.

"The last six or so weeks have been…a LOT," Bertinelli wrote. "And while I am incredibly grateful for all your support for my book and everyone I’ve had the good fortune to meet, this here introvert in extrovert’s clothing is in need of a mental health break."

Bertinelli emphasized that she is "good" and that taking a break from social media and engaging in a mental health cleanse is a positive step. She also expressed her appreciation for being at a place in her life where she recognizes when she needs to prioritize her well-being.

"I’ll be back before you know it," Bertinelli reassured her followers.

The break comes after Bertinelli recently introduced her new boyfriend, Mike Goodnough, on social media. The couple is in a long-distance relationship, with Goodnough living on the East Coast and Bertinelli residing in Los Angeles on the West Coast.

Bertinelli had previously revealed that she was in a new relationship in March but kept her boyfriend's name private. The couple went public with their relationship on April 20th, when Bertinelli posted a photo of them together on Instagram.

The "Hot In Cleveland" actress was married to musician Eddie Van Halen from 1981 to 2007 and later married businessman Tom Vitale from 2011 to 2022. She has been open about her struggles with grief and loss following the deaths of Van Halen in 2020 and her brother, Patrick, in 2021.

Bertinelli has advocated for mental health awareness and has been candid about her own experiences with therapy and self-care. She has also spoken about the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing one's well-being.

Bertinelli's decision to take a social media break has been met with support from fans and fellow celebrities. Many have praised her for prioritizing her mental health and for using her platform to raise awareness about the importance of self-care.

Bertinelli's break from social media serves as a reminder that it's important to prioritize mental health, even during challenging times. It's okay to take a step back when feeling overwhelmed and to seek support from others.