Celebrity singer Kehlani has been open about her struggles with mental health and how she’s navigated it. Not long ago, the singer revealed that she was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD), which significantly affected her daily life. Now, in a recent interview, she opened up about her condition and the clarity she gained after receiving an official diagnosis.
Kehlani opens up about clarity after her diagnosis
Speaking to VIBE following his performance with Giveon at Coachella 2026, the 30-year-old reflected on his journey. He said, “When you finally have the tools, you have the diagnosis. But with the diagnosis comes the work.” After being diagnosed, she said, she was able to get the right medications and explore targeted therapies to better understand what works.“I also got this awareness tool belt. I’m starting to know my symptoms and triggers. I’m starting to learn what kind of life I should lead as a differently-abled person,” she added.
“Being transparent helped me heal”
The singer also spoke about the importance of being open and transparent about his diagnosis with those around him. He explained that doing so allowed him to seek help when needed and emphasized that honesty plays a big role in the healing process.Sharing an example of how her loved ones are helping her, she said: “Hey, if you see these signs: I’m not sleeping, I’m not eating, I’m talking really fast. All of a sudden, I want to take up 17 new hobbies, and I might dye my hair pink, maybe call me and tell me I’m tripping. Call me in crisis.” Kehlani first shared her diagnosis publicly last year through a social media post.
