Chappell Roan is leaving the upcoming festival to prioritize health

“I apologize to the people who were waiting to see me at All Things Go in NYC and DC this weekend, but I can't perform,” the “Hot to Go” singer said, referring to the festival She was set to headline New York City and Washington DC, shared in an Instagram Story. “Things have become overwhelming over the last few weeks and I’m really feeling it.”

In the story, also shared by the All Things Go account, she continued: “I'm feeling pressure to prioritize a lot of things right now and I need a few days to prioritize my health.” be there and give the best possible show. Thank you for your understanding. I’ll be back soon xox.”

This isn't the first time Roan, who just won Best New Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards, has opened up about her mental health struggles. In 2022, before she exploded as an international superstar, she shared her bipolar 2 diagnosis in a post on Instagram, explaining that she was taking medication and was “in full hypomania” when she released her single “Naked in Manhattan.” . and in intensive therapy four days a week.

“I don't really talk about it much, but it influences me daily and is a pretty big part of my music,” she wrote. “I'm fine, I just wanted to share it and I think it's important to talk about mental health.”

In June, she stopped a concert in North Carolina to say, “I just want to be honest with the audience. I'm just feeling a bit uncomfortable today because I think my career is just moving really fast and it's really hard to keep up. I have to honestly say that it's just hard for me today.” Her announcement was met with shouts of “We love you!”

The 26-year-old star recently spoke The face Due to pressure and verbal harassment from fans, she thought about quitting the music industry.

“This industry and this art fucking thrives on mental illness, burnout, overexertion, overexertion and insomnia. You get bigger the unhealthier you are. “Isn’t that so fucked up?” She told the outlet. “The goal is: How can I not hate myself, my job, my life and do this?” she says. ​“Because it’s not working at the moment. I’m just making an effort to feel healthy.”

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nearly 23% of adults in the U.S. – or one in five – suffer from a mental illness. LGBTQ people like Roan are more than twice as likely to develop a mental disorder during their lifetime as heterosexual men and women, and are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and substance abuse, according to the American 2.5 times higher than heterosexual individuals Psychiatric Association.

Roan might be one of the most outspoken celebrities dealing with the trials of fame. But she's also part of a growing chorus of others trying to overcome the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Others, including tennis star Naomi Osaka, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and Prince Harry, have spoken openly about their struggles, as have pop stars Charli XCX, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Bebe Rexha and Billie Eilish.

“I was so unhappy last year… I was so unhappy and I was so joyless. “I never thought I would be happy again,” Eilish told Gayle King in 2020 about dealing with sudden fame. “I don’t want to be too dark, but I really didn’t think I’d make it to about 17.”

Such open conversations are important, according to at least one study on the topic, which found that they can raise awareness and change attitudes and behavior. Petra Gronholm, a research fellow at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London, repeated this in 2023, telling the Washington Post that such openness gives even non-famous people permission to be honest and find help.

“If they see celebrities doing this,” she said, “maybe they’ll do it themselves.”

A fan commented to Roan in a recent TikTok: “Thank you for being vulnerable with us and setting your boundaries. I love you, Chappell Roan 🩷🩷🩷. They have given many LGBTQ+ people (myself included) a voice and music that we can identify with.”

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