Let’s Talk – mental health: Latest News

Mabel and others will be standing in for Lily Allen on the Miss Me? podcast, while the latter takes a mental health break.The news comes as the singer and actor – who hosts the podcast alongside friend Miquita Oliver – revealed in last week’s episode that she would be taking a temporary step back from work commitments to focus on her mental health.On the podcast, Allen explained that she was currently “finding it really hard to be interested in anything” and was “really not in a good place”.“I know I’ve been talking about it for months, but I’ve been spiralling and spiralling and spiralling, and it’s got out of control,” she continued, recalling how she has had to leave events early due to the circumstances. She added: “I just can’t concentrate on anything except the pain that I’m going through.

Lily Allen has said she is taking a temporary step back from work commitments to focus on her mental health.Speaking to her friend Miquita Oliver on the pair’s Miss Me? podcast, the ‘LDN’ singer explained that she was “finding it really hard to be interested in anything” currently. “I’m really not in a good place,” Allen continued.“I know I’ve been talking about it for months, but I’ve been spiralling and spiralling and spiralling, and it’s got out of control,” she added.

Linkin Park‘s Mike Shinoda has spoken more about the band’s recent line-up changes and how they came together, including the reasons for guitarist Brad Delson’s absence from live shows. The band announced their comeback in September with a livestream event, where they revealed the addition of Emily Armstrong (formerly of Dead Sara) as their new co-vocalist. Drummer Colin Brittain joined the band too, following the departure of founding member Rob Bourdon.

The Prodigy’s Leeroy Thornhill has opened up about life after Keith Flint, and discussed how he has overcome his own battles with mental health.The musician, who was a part of the band between 1990 and 2000, spoke to The Guardian following the release of his new book, Wildfire. The memoir recalls what it was like to be part of the group during their first decade, and comes with previously unseen photography from their earliest raves up until the peak of their fame.In the new interview, Thornhill recalled the impact that the loss of the frontman had on him, as well as his future with the band.The legendary singer died on March 4, 2019 after taking his own life at the age of 49.“I love him and I always will.

Change.Org website, the petition comes in light of the tragic death of Liam Payne, who died last Wednesday (October 16), after falling from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.Now surpassing over 40,000 signatures, it calls for more efforts being made to “safeguard artists” in the entertainment industry, and provide more support for those struggling with mental health.“In recent news of Liam Payne’s tragic death as many others, the entertainment industry needs to be held accountable and be responsible to the welfare of their artists,” wrote Day Kv, who created the petition (which you can sign here).“We seek to implore lawmakers to create legislation safeguarding the mental health of artists within the industry [as well as] regular mental health check-ups, adequate rest periods, and the presence of mental health professionals on-set, including any ongoing support during their career”.Payne rose to fame as part of One Direction during The X Factor‘s 2010 series, after initially auditioning two years earlier at the age of 14.He had also opened up about struggles with addiction and mental health in the past.

Skins and Game Of Thrones actress Hannah Murray was sectioned in 2017 as a result of involvement in a wellness cult, it’s been reported.No further details are known at this point, but The Bookseller shared that Murray’s memoir, The Make-Believe, in which she looks back on her experiences, will be published by Hutchinson Heinemann following a 13-way auction and is set to be published in 2026.Murray said, “The Make-Believe tells a deeply personal story that has lived inside me for many years and which it now feels vital to share. I could not be more thrilled to be working with Helen Conford, whose vision for the book aligns perfectly with mine.”Hutchinson Heinemann said, “This is the story of the blurred line between what is real, and what is an illusion; what we must accept and what we wish to be true; between solid earth beneath your feet and a world where anything is possible if you only commit.

Frightened Rabbit song ‘Head Rolls Off’ in support of the Tiny Changes charity.Tiny Changes was set up in memory of Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison, who took his own life in May 2018 after battling depression. The charity was launched by the late musician’s family – his brother and Frightened Rabbit drummer Grant, brother Neil and his parents.Its name was inspired by a lyric from Frightened Rabbit’s song ‘Heads Roll Off’ (“While I’m alive, I’ll make tiny changes to Earth”), and it aims to improve the mental health of children and young people.

Chappell Roan has pulled out of her planned performances at All Things Go Festival in New York City and Washington, D.C, to prioritise her health.The ‘Hot To Go’ singer was slated to play at the twin festivals this weekend (September 28 and 29), however, she announced today (September 27) that she would no longer be performing due to an “overwhelming” past few weeks.In a statement shared to her Instagram story, Roan wrote: “I apologize to people who have been waiting to see me in NYC & DC this weekend at All Things Go, but I am unable to perform. Things have gotten overwhelming over the past few weeks and I am really feeling it.”She went on to say: “I feel pressures to prioritize a lot of things right now and I need a few days to prioritize my health.

Chappell Roan has shared that she was recently diagnosed with “severe depression” following her sudden rise to fame.The ‘Casual’ singer has been vocal about her experiences of fame in recent months, taking to TikTok to share her thoughts on “weird” and “creepy” followers, and calling out the “predatory behaviour” of so-called “superfans” that includes “nonconsensual physical and social interactions”.Now, speaking to the Guardian, Roan has shared she has been diagnosed with “severe depression” after going to “a psychiatrist last week because I was like, I don’t know what’s going on.”She told the paper: “She diagnosed me with severe depression – which I didn’t think I had because I’m not actually sad. But I have every symptom of someone who’s severely depressed.” She explains this includes brain fog, forgetfulness, poor focus and “a very lacklustre viewpoint.”Roan has attributed these symptoms to her sudden, newfound fame.

Slipknot’s Corey Taylor has revealed that he’s making changes to touring plans in the future for his health saying, “I’m only going to work so much”.Back in January, the Slipknot frontman cancelled his previously scheduled North American solo tour, citing struggles with his well-being.“For the past several months my mental and physical health have been breaking down, and I reached a place that was unhealthy for my family and I,” he wrote in a statement at the time.“I know this decision will come as a shock to some and may be regarded as unpopular by others – but after taking a hard look at where I am and where I was going, I need to pull myself back and be home with my family for the time being,” he added, also telling fans that those who had already bought tickets would be issued a refund.The tour was in celebration of his second solo album ‘CMFT2’, which arrived back in September 2023 and saw him play a series of tour dates across Europe and the UK.Now, in a new interview with Alternative Press, Taylor has opened up more about his struggles saying he hit “a real dark point” earlier this year and that he needed to make some changes to the way he works for his well-being – including touring.He told the publication: “I found that my pursuit of work and all things ego was killing me. And nearly killed me.“So I’ve reinvested my life to the point [where] I’m only going to work so much.

ADMT has spoken to NME about the importance of being so open about his mental health through his music and social media – and shared what it means to be opening Leeds Festival this month.It’s been another huge year for the rising Doncaster singer-songwriter, releasing a string of streetwise but soulful genre-clashing singles – including a viral cover of 50 Cent’s ‘Best Friend, which got the approval of the rapper himself, leading the artist to release a full version online. This only added to ADMT’s hundreds of thousands of streams and followers.“I’m feeling quite blessed,” ADMT – real name Adam Taylor – told NME. “I’m just a guy from Donny.

Noah Kahan has introduced The Busyhead Project to the UK – a non-profit organisation dedicated to raising awareness for mental health.Launched by the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum US artist in May 2023, the foundation provides resources to organisations dedicated to meeting the needs of marginalised communities.So far, the non-profit organisation has raised $2.5million (£1.95m) to benefit over 55 organisations across the US, Canada and Mexico – each working to expand access to care and reach more underserved communities of young people. This included organisations like Toronto’s Jack.org, New York’s The JED Foundation, Chicago’s Hope For The Day, and Burlington’s Upper Valley Haven.Now, as the artist kicked off his long-awaited UK arena tour this week, he has confirmed that he will be introducing The Busyhead Project to the UK as well, and looking to raise both awareness and donations for mental health charities across the country.Whilst here, Kahan will implement the same extensive mental health safeguarding that became of paramount importance to his ‘We’ll All Be Here Forever’ US tour too.