MusicHayley Williams’ (Paramore) important reflection on mental healthSinger revealed that she was diagnosed with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder in 2018By Editorial Staff

Also a mental health activist, Hayley Williams He had to face his own issues throughout his life. Daughter of separated parents, the vocalist of Paramore shared a reflection on access to care and professional help — something that many people don’t have.

The subject was discussed on your company’s Instagram profile, Good Dye Young. Williams explained how she was diagnosed with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how this affected her view of the topic.

She stated:

In 2018, after years of struggling with my mind and some health issues, I was finally diagnosed with depression and a specific type of PTSD. I admit to being very ignorant about mental health and how much it can consume you. I didn’t realize that this could also affect your physical well-being. I was told before by my doctor that I had chronic fatigue, but I didn’t understand how connected my body and mind were.”

Professional help made all the difference to Hayley. The artist then felt sorry for people who do not have access to these services.

If I hadn’t had access to mental health professionals and doctors, I may have never learned these things and would have remained on my own without answers. I hate to think how many people are stuck with no answers or any tangible help.”

Immediate relief in addition to professional help

Hayley Williams took the opportunity to mention small attitudes that tend to bring relief to bad times more immediately. However, the artist once again highlighted the importance of professional assistance.

Obviously there are little things we can do in everyday life to lift our spirits or give us space to really express how we feel and who we are. Small victories help. I’ve always turned to music, dying/changing my hair, some kind of community… but sometimes you need more support than those things can give.”

At the end of the message, Williams pointed to voluntary organizations that make access to mental health easier for those without. In Brazil, one option is the Centro de Valorização da Vida (CVV), which operates online at cvv.org.br and by telephone at 188.

Hayley Williams’ traumas

The parents of Hayley Williams They separated when she was just 4 years old, amid a fight she witnessed. The situation caused impacts. According to the singer herself, in an interview with The Guardianthe singer of Paramore I’ve always wanted to form a family, whether traditionally personally or figuratively professionally — but I’ve always had difficulty.

With therapy, Williams sought to better understand her case, which she summarizes as “anger in the wrong place”. In her own words:

One of my biggest healing moments was realizing that a lot of my depression was anger in the wrong place. I really forced it inside myself, and it made me feel ashamed all the time. It helped me understand things that happened in my life that weren’t right.”

Hayley was married to Chad Gilbertguitarist of New Found Glorybetween 2008 and 2017. The relationship motivated her to seek treatment, as well as the internal situation of the Paramorewhich suffered from lineup changes, especially in its early years.

Collaborated: André Luiz Fernandes.