‘Welcome To Plathville’ Fans Fear For Ethan Plath’s Mental Health

Ethan Plath seems very unhappy since he and Olivia Plath split, and TLC fans fear for the mental health of the Welcome to Plathville star. It seems that the family does not really get into things like counseling, and even Olivia mentioned that recently.

Ethan Plath Struggles With The Divorce

It’s not only on the TLC show that viewers see the oldest son of Barry and Kim Plath sounding depressed. On social media, he also talks about pain. Recently, he set off on a road trip on his motorbike. Mounted on the back of his little trailer was a dagger. And, he told his followers that it represented pain.

Ethan Plath - TLC - YouTube
Ethan Plath – TLC – YouTube

Despite deciding he couldn’t live with Olivia Meggs Plath, Ethan Plath wants to give their marriage another chance. However, she seems set on moving along. In fact, she’d like him to do the same thing. But, he looked anguished and he mentioned to Barry that he felt depressed. Will anyone in the Welcome to Plathville family give him any good advice?

TLC Fans Fear For Ethan’s Mental Health

On Reddit this week, TLC fans discussed their concerns about Olivia Plath’s ex. The OP said in their caption:

Is anyone else genuinely concerned about Ethan?
This season and last season, Ethan has brought up depression to Barry, and both times Barry said the worst, most dismissive sh-t you can say to someone in a mental health struggle – just acting like it’s not real. Do yall think Ethan is getting help for his depression?

Olivia Plath - Welcome To Plathville - TLC - YouTube
Olivia Plath – Welcome To Plathville – TLC – YouTube

Other Welcome to Plathville fans agree that Ethan Plath could use some help with his depression. Here are some of their thoughts:

  • This dude is crying for help in every episode. My boyfriend and I both noticed it. He’s gotten visibly more and more depressed since season 1. He also unfortunately comes from a family that is, to be blunt, kind of stupid in the mental health department like a lot of fundie families.
  • Hot take but despite everything that went down I feel bad for Ethan. When I first started watching the show everytime he would smile it would make me want to smile. He has always had an infectious smile that is wholesome and genuine, now he’s just a shell of a person. I am not taking his side but I do feel for him in terms of his mental health.
  • I think the Plath kids in general are all good people but were unequipped for reality thanks to their wackass parents. I feel for all of them honestly.

What are your thoughts about Ethan Plath seeming to be ill-quipped to get help for his depression? Do you hope that soon, he will see someone about his mental health? Shout out in the comments below, and come back here often for all your Welcome to Plathville news. 

James Michael

One Comment

  1. Ethan is suffering and sadly no one seems to give a sh— I hope he can find his way and get help. Just a regular doctor can prescribe meds.
    I would love to see him recording music. He’s got the perfect Country music voice.

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