04/23/2026
Kehlani is speaking candidly about the mental health journey that followed her bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder diagnoses. In a new interview published April 22, the Grammy-winning artist reflected on how treatment and self-awareness have changed her life.
“When you finally have the tools, you have the diagnosis. But along with the diagnosis comes the work,” Kehlani said to VIBE.
The “Folded” singer explained that getting diagnosed pushed her toward medication and several forms of therapy, while also helping her better understand her own behavior.
“So upon getting diagnosed, I got medicated and [did] different forms of therapy [like] somatic healing, but I also gained this tool belt of awareness,” she shared. “I’m starting to recognize my symptoms and triggers. I’m starting to learn what kind of life I have to lead as a person whose mind is different.”
Kehlani also said she now encourages those close to her to notice warning signs if she begins struggling. “If you see these signs [of] I’m not sleeping, I’m not eating, I’m talking really fast... call my psychiatrist. I’m in crisis.”
She further revealed that global events and personal stress once pushed her into “extreme paranoia,” leading her to seek help.
Last year, Kehlani first shared her diagnosis publicly while celebrating her 30th birthday, writing that medication, routine, sobriety, faith, and commitment to healing had “changed my world.”
The singer recently celebrated another milestone after winning her first two Grammy Awards in 2026 and is set to release her self-titled album on April 24.