Songwriter Lewis Capaldi sought solace in therapy during a brief hiatus. - Singer Lewis Capaldi sought therapeutic help during his time off.
Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi made a surprise comeback at the Glastonbury Festival, marking a significant milestone in his career. However, this performance was not without its challenges. During the set, Capaldi faced a Tourette's flare-up and vocal issues, leading him to ask the crowd to sing along with him. This experience, combined with his mental health struggles, particularly anxiety, prompted him to take a step back from performing.
Capaldi's Glastonbury performance felt like it was on autopilot, as he mentioned in a video for the online therapy platform, BetterHelp. In this video, he discussed his journey back to the stage, highlighting the crucial role therapy played in his recovery. Capaldi opened up about his mental health challenges and how therapy helped him overcome them, enabling him to regain his confidence and readiness to perform.
Tourette's syndrome, a neurological condition that causes involuntary movements and sometimes vocalizations or words, affects Capaldi. Contrary to public perception, only a small portion of those affected by Tourette's syndrome have the urge to use profanity, and Capaldi is not among them. There's no cure for Tourette's syndrome, but specialists can help reduce its effects.
Following his Glastonbury comeback, Capaldi released a new single, "Survive," and announced a UK arena tour. In addition, he has been involved in a campaign with BetterHelp, where he highlights the importance of therapy in his recovery and offers free therapy sessions to his fans. This initiative underscores Capaldi's commitment to mental health awareness and support.
Reflecting on his Glastonbury performance, Capaldi feels sad, looking back on it. Despite the challenges, he has returned to the stage with renewed energy and purpose, ready to continue sharing his music with fans around the world.
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, incorporating the learnings from Capaldi's struggle with Tourette's syndrome and its impacts on his mental health. This directive could focus on funding research into therapeutic interventions for neurological conditions and promoting health-and-wellness programs that include mental health therapies and treatments. Meanwhile, Lewis Capaldi's successful comeback after his Glastonbury performance and his subsequent involvement with BetterHelp showcase the positive role celebrity endorsements can play in raising awareness about the importance of mental health, particularly among entertainment enthusiasts.
