After two years away from the spotlight, Lewis Capaldi broke the silence and made a courageous return to music with his new chart-topping single “Survive” – a bold, brave anthem that addresses a challenging period in his career that peaked at Glastonbury in 2023. Capaldi cites therapy as the reason he was able to return to music, and he wants others to have access to the same support. To do this, he’s teaming up with BetterHelp, the world’s largest online therapy platform, to share his own mental health experience and give away 734,000 hours of free online therapy (honoring Capaldi’s 734-day break to focus on his mental health) – providing fans a free month of BetterHelp.
As part of the partnership, Capaldi released an exclusive video chat for BetterHelp chronicling for the first time his mental health experience during his two year break – including how he navigated anxiety and how mental health support got him to where he is today. In it, he shares how finding the right therapist and engaging in therapy has helped him to “feel the best he’s felt.” View the video here.
“Therapy is the reason why I am able to be a musician again,” said Capaldi. “I don’t think I’ll ever stop going to therapy after the impact it’s had on my life over the past two years. I want to support my fans as they’ve supported me, which is why I’m donating 734,000 hours together with BetterHelp.”
Capaldi said anxiety had “overtaken” him by the end of his 2023 tour – when his mental health challenges reached their peak. The Scottish superstar made the decision to step away from music and focus on his mental health. Capaldi has now come full circle, making a triumphant return to Glastonbury, with a surprise performance that made it clear he is not just surviving, he’s come back even stronger, watch here.
“We’ve seen through our data that globally 3 in 4 people agree that seeking mental health support is important, yet most people are afraid to ask for help,” said Sara Brooks, Chief Growth Officer of BetterHelp. “To have someone as globally recognized as Lewis Capaldi share so authentically how getting help through online therapy has transformed his life is incredibly powerful. We’re grateful to have Lewis speak up and use his platform to help break down the stigma of therapy.”
For more information about the partnership and to access a free month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/lewiscapaldi.