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How Pete Davidson's Co-Occurring Disorders Inspire Him to 'Help' Others


Us Weekly and the harris project's 'The Missing Issue' revisits Pete Davidson's quotes about his struggles with substance misuse, PTSD and BPD

Launched in 2013, the harris project is a nonprofit dedicated to the prevention and treatment of co-occurring disorders (COD) — the combination of mental health challenges and substance use issues. At 23, Davidson was diagnosed with PTSD and borderline personality disorder (BPD), a condition marked by intense emotional instability, impulsive behavior and difficulty maintaining healthy relationships, he said. He told actor Jon Bernthal on the same podcast episode that his mother, Amy, initially hid the devastating news of his father’s death from him, which played a role in his lingering trust issues and trauma.

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