# Oliver Hudson Son Wilder Defers College for Mental Health > Oliver Hudson's son Wilder, 19, defers college to manage mental health after stress from first semester. - Title: Oliver Hudson Son Wilder Defers College for Mental Health - Summary: Oliver Hudson's son Wilder, 19, defers college to manage mental health after stress from first semester. - Keywords: oliver hudson, wilder hudson, college, mental health, acting, university of colorado boulder, deferring college, dental issues, depression, stress, celebrity, E! Online - Source: E! Online — https://eonline.com/news/1437913/oliver-hudson-son-wilder-defers-college-for-mental-health-acting - Published: 2026-11-07T01:57:40+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: oliver hudson, wilder hudson, college, mental health, acting, university of colorado boulder, deferring college, dental issues, depression, stress, entertainment, celebrity ## Wilder Hudson Defers College Oliver Hudson's son Wilder, 19, defers college to manage mental health after stress from first semester. ## Dental Issues Led to Depression After six weeks of dental issues, Wilder felt depressed and didn't belong at college. ## Oliver Hudson's Advice Stress is a killer; I'd rather you smoke a f, king pack of cigarettes than be stressed. > Stress is a killer, I'd rather you smoke a f, king pack of cigarettes than be stressed. ## College Deferment Plan Wilder will defer his second semester and return for sophomore year while living at home. ## Acting Career Focus Oliver supports Wilder pursuing acting now since college will still be available. ## Screenwriting Class Wilder will take a screenwriting class at a local community college to hone his craft. ## Nepotism and Performance Oliver admits nepotism helps get your foot in the door but connections can't replace performance. ## Other Celebrities Share Mental Health Billie Eilish, Kristen Bell, Katy Perry, Kendall Jenner, Gucci Mane, and others discuss mental health journeys. ## Billie Eilish on Patience Billie Eilish says patience is key for mental health, as she waited for things to fade. > When people ask me what I'd say to somebody looking for advice on mental health, the only thing I can say is patience. ## Kristen Bell's Coping Strategies Kristen Bell uses medication, positive lists, and exercise to manage mental health. ## Katy Perry's Safe Space Katy Perry finds safety in her car during stressful times due to pandemic isolation. > There is not really anywhere to go besides my car. So I go to my car a lot. That is my safe space. ## Kendall Jenner's Anxiety Kendall Jenner experiences anxiety and wants to help others feel less alone. > For me, I have good days and I have some really anxious days, so I'm really off and on. ## Gucci Mane's Mental Health Gucci Mane diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder seeks therapy to avoid relapse. > After that, I was like, 'Man, I got to really just hold myself accountable and take care of my health.' ## Milania Giudice's Treatment Milania Giudice, 20, gets treatment for bipolar disorder after arrest and friend's death. > I do struggle with mental health issues. I am bipolar. I struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD and ADHD. ## Penn Badgley's Body Dysmorphia Penn Badgley struggled with body dysmorphia after his parents' divorce. > I know that I hated my body, and simply wanted a different one. ## Eliza Coupe's Eating Disorder Eliza Coupe has an eating disorder and focuses on natural health improvements. > Some may call it an eating disorder, I just call it my life. ## Candace Cameron Bure's Depression Candace Cameron Bure battles depression and feels it's hard to speak openly about mental health. > It's very difficult to speak out about it, even to your most trusted people. ## Key takeaway Oliver Hudson's son Wilder, 19, defers college for mental health due to stress from first semester.