Kevin Jonas openly discusses his battles with mental health issues
In the lead-up to the highly anticipated JONAS20 tour, Kevin Jonas, renowned singer and lead guitarist of the Jonas Brothers, has shed light on the less-discussed aspect of touring: the emotional aftermath known as "post-show blues."
Speaking exclusively to People, the hitmaker of 'Waffle House' opened up about the profound impact of touring on his emotional well-being. He confessed, "After our last tour, we did over 100 shows - it was too many - and we ended in Europe. I got on my plane to come home after I believe 130 shows, and I got on my flight - which was delayed terribly, which is never fun."
The exhausting journey home, with multiple delays and a detour to Nova Scotia, further compounded his fatigue and emotional turmoil. Jonas revealed that he sought the help of a therapist to cope with these challenges, stating, "I actually had to go start talking to a therapist about it, how to process the highs and lows. It's so jarring."
This candid conversation follows the Jonas Brothers' completion of their seventh world tour, THE TOUR, held in support of their sixth studio album, The Album. As the pop rock band prepares for their next tour, starting in August at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Jonas' revelations serve as a reminder of the often unspoken emotional struggles artists face after intensive touring.
While the ensuing emotional turmoil can manifest as feelings of depression, isolation, and burnout, coping mechanisms can help manage these challenges. For Jonas, therapy provided a constructive outlet for processing the highs and lows of his career. Building strong support networks, engaging in self-care, and continuing creative work can also help artists maintain emotional balance after touring. By openly discussing his experiences, Jonas underscores the importance of addressing mental health challenges and the value of seeking professional help when needed.
- Kevin Jonas, who confessed to struggling with post-show blues after the last Jonas Brothers tour, highlighted the emotional aftermath of intensive touring for artists, emphasizing the importance of seeking help from a therapist to manage these challenges.
- As the Jonas Brothers begin their next tour, starting in August, their lead guitarist's candid conversation about mental health struggles serves as a reminder for us all, pointing to therapy, support networks, self-care, and continued creative work as potential coping mechanisms for maintaining emotional balance during and after touring.
- The JONAS20 tour, set to kick off in August, is anticipated by fans worldwide, but Kevin Jonas' words shed light on the less-discussed aspects of touring – the emotional burdens that can affect artists like him.
- In an exclusive interview with People, the pop rock musician and hitmaker of 'Waffle House' opened up about his experience on THE TOUR, the seventh world tour of the Jonas Brothers, and shared insights on how he coped with the profound emotional impact of their touring lifestyle, thereby fostering increased awareness around mental health issues in the world of science, health-and-wellness, and fitness-and-exercise communities.
