Kehlani is opening up about her mental health journey, revealing that she has been clinically diagnosed with bipolar disorder and relies on a structured wellness routine to navigate the demands of her music career.
In a recent interview, the singer explained that maintaining her mental stability is essential while working in an industry that can involve long nights in recording studios, irregular meals and an intense travel and performance schedule.
“I am clinically diagnosed as bipolar. I take medicine,” Kehlani said.
Medication is only one part of the routine she has developed. The singer also pointed to yoga, walking, exercise and spending time in nature as important parts of maintaining her balance.
Kehlani also spoke about the role of spirituality in her life, saying she needs to build a relationship with God and make prayer part of her routine as she manages the pressures that come with her career.
The approach follows a significant period of treatment for the singer. Kehlani said she spent 12 months in treatment working to find the right combination of therapy and medication, describing the experience as something that changed how she responds to emotional triggers and high-pressure situations.
Her creative process has also become part of how she works through difficult emotions.
Kehlani described songwriting as a “personal conversation,” giving her a way to process feelings and experiences. Performing, meanwhile, provides a physical outlet for her energy.
That openness has also become part of her connection with listeners. The singer’s transparency around her experiences comes as the music industry faces growing conversations about the pressures placed on artists and the importance of protecting their well-being.
Kehlani said her routine is particularly important because of the unusual demands of her profession. Recording sessions can stretch into the early morning, while touring can make maintaining normal schedules even more difficult.
She is currently balancing those demands with a high-profile career that includes a chart-topping R&B album and a 44-date world tour. For Kehlani, staying consistent with exercise and spending time outdoors isn’t simply about maintaining a lifestyle—it is part of how she says she sustains the energy required for the work.
By speaking openly about her diagnosis, treatment and daily routine, Kehlani is also offering a look behind the performances and chart success. Her message is that caring for the person behind the music has to remain part of the process, even when the industry demands everything else.
