Taraji P. Henson Reveals Her Battle With Depression Henson is breaking the silence about her mental health struggles. The Oscar-nominated 'Empire' star says she wants to fight the stigma against mental illness in the African-American community. Taraji P. Henson, to 'Variety' She also revealed that she has a therapist that she visits regularly. Henson described social media as a "problem" in
her life. The 48-year-old also lamented her lack of privacy. Taraji P. Henson, to 'Variety' In 2018, the actress launched the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation in honor of her late father, who suffered from mental health issues after returning from the Vietnam War.