The popular Fox News anchor at the Detroit affiliate said she has been off the air for the past few months due to “severe depression and anxiety.”
Amy Andrews, Fox 2 Detroit anchor In a post on Sunday with X, she informed concerned fans about her mental health struggles.
Andrews wrote, “The severe depression and anxiety have returned in full force. I am temporarily stepping away from anchoring to fight tooth and nail to come back and spend my mornings with you all. Much love as always…”
She announced on her social media platforms on May 18 that she would be taking a “break from anchoring for a few weeks to address some health issues.”
Andrews is scheduled to return to Fox 2 Detroit on Friday.
The local news anchor has been a long-time advocate for mental health awareness and has been open about her own experiences with viewers.
In June 2022, Andrews told viewers she was returning to work after months of battling severe depression and anxiety, and thanked those who had supported her.
“I finally had to take a step back and address it in order to move forward,” she says. It was posted on X at the time.
“You never know what other people are going through, so always be kind and never be shy about admitting you might need a little help,” Andrews wrote, thanking her local Fox affiliate for giving her the time off.
In 2019, Andrews took part in a charity walk along Detroit’s riverfront to raise awareness for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and told the audience about her friend and colleague, Jessica Starr, who had died by suicide the previous year. The Daily Mail reported.
In 2018, she Post to Instagram To raise awareness of suicide and other mental health issues, she wrote: #Real conversation Come to me today, or any time, if you’re feeling unwell or have any questions. #suicide Or mental health. I care about you.”
Recently, on July 19, the Michigan chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention thanked Andrews. About X She has been “a longtime advocate for us” by using her platform to “elevate our path and give hope to so many.”
“Thank you Amy for being such a brave mental health warrior,” the organization wrote.
If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or are in a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can receive free, confidential crisis counseling by calling 1-888-NYC-WELL. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can call the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or Suicide Prevention Lifeline.org.
