Jake Lloyd, who rose to fame as Anakin Skywalker in 1999's Star Wars: Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace, is opening up about his mental health struggles.

Lloyd, now 35, recently completed an 18-month stay at an inpatient mental health facility in Southern California, author Clayton Sandell reported on Wednesday, Jan. 1. The actor, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, is starting the new year living at a rehabilitation center where he is receiving treatment.

"I can now accept taking on continued treatment and therapy and my meds," said "The Phantom Menace" star, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia and anosognosia.

Former child actor Jake Lloyd, who played young Anakin Skywalker in "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace," shared a positive mental health update after being diagnosed with schizophrenia.

Former child star Jake Lloyd, 35, said he is doing “pretty good” after completing an 18-month stay in an inpatient facility for mental health wellness, wrote author Clayton Sandell in a Substack Wednesday.

Everyone's been very supportive," he said. By Christy Piña Associate Editor Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace child actor Jake Lloyd opened up about his mental health struggles and finally accepting his schizophrenia diagnosis. “Jake started ...

Jake Lloyd, known his role as young Anakin Skywalker in "Star Wars," has shared an update on his ongoing journey with schizophrenia.

Episode I – The Phantom Menace, has shared a positive update following his treatment at a mental health facility

Former child actor Jake Lloyd, who played young Anakin Skywalker in 1999’s “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace,” shared a positive mental health update after being diagnosed with ...

Former child actor Jake Lloyd, who played young Anakin Skywalker in 1999's "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace," shared a positive mental health update after being diagnosed with ...

In a recent interview with author Clayton Sandell, Jake Lloyd -- who is best known for playing a young Anakin Skywalker in 1999's Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace -- shared a rare update on his mental health amid his struggles with schizophrenia.