Halsey has been candid about her struggles with mental health over the years, and in a series of tweets on Tuesday morning (July 21), the singer urged patience and understanding for those who suffer during an episode. bipolar. “There are no jokes at the moment,” the singer said without revealing what inspired the comments.
Saying that she has dedicated her career to offering education and knowledge about bipolar disorder, Halsey noted that she is “disturbed by what I am seeing. Putting personal opinions about someone aside, a manic episode is not a joke.” More bluntly, Halsey said that if people can’t offer understanding or sympathy, they should try not to say anything.
In May, Halsey, who has spoken about diagnosing bipolar disorder in high school, delved deeply into his mental health issues in a Featured YouTube Artist Stories conversation with psychologist Snehi Kapur as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. During the discussion, she talked about public perception of mental illness and how the media seems to fetishize it, especially in women.
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that usually manifests in two phases: a low phase (depression) and the manic phase (high energy).
Halsey also tweeted that “many people you know” likely suffer from bipolar disorder, warning that making offensive remarks or vilifying them is not the right way, and may be the kind of trigger that could keep people quiet about it. “You can hate someone’s actions or opinions without contributing to the stigma that hurts an entire community of sometimes vulnerable people for a couple of laughs,” he wrote.
“If you want to think someone is a jerk, go ahead. Many people with mental illness are great,” he said. “Many of them are a hole. Because they are people. With nuanced personalities. But making jokes specifically aimed at bipolar hurts more than the person you are angry with.”
See Halsey’s tweets below.
If you or someone you know needs information or help regarding mental health issues, please contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s national helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Free, confidential treatment information and referral is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is available in English and Spanish.
