Lewis Capaldi Partners With BetterHelp to Give Fans 734,000 Hours of Free Online Therapy
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After two years away from the spotlight, Lewis Capaldi broke the silence and made a courageous return to music with his new single "Survive" – a bold, brave anthem that addresses a challenging period in his career that peaked at Glastonbury in 2023. Capaldi cites therapy as the reason he was able to return to music, and he wants others to have access to the same support. To do this, he's teaming up with BetterHelp, the world's largest online therapy platform, to share his own mental health experience and give away 734,000 hours of free online therapy (honoring Capaldi's 734-day break to focus on his mental health) – providing fans a free month of BetterHelp.
As part of the partnership, Capaldi released an exclusive video chat for BetterHelp chronicling for the first time his mental health experience during his two year break – including how he navigated anxiety and how mental health support got him to where he is today. In it, he shares how finding the right therapist and engaging in therapy has helped him to "feel the best he's felt." View the video here.
"Therapy is the reason why I am able to be a musician again," said Capaldi. "I don't think I'll ever stop going to therapy after the impact it's had on my life over the past two years. I want to support my fans as they've supported me, which is why I'm donating 734,000 hours together with BetterHelp."
Capaldi said anxiety had "overtaken" him by the end of his 2023 tour – when his mental health challenges reached their peak. The Scottish superstar made the decision to step away from music and focus on his mental health. Capaldi has now come full circle, making a triumphant return to Glastonbury, with a surprise performance that made it clear he is not just surviving, he's come back even stronger, watch here.
"We've seen through our data that globally 3 in 4 people agree that seeking mental health support is important, yet most people are afraid to ask for help," said Sara Brooks, Chief Growth Officer of BetterHelp. "To have someone as globally recognized as Lewis Capaldi share so authentically how getting help through online therapy has transformed his life is incredibly powerful. We're grateful to have Lewis speak up and use his platform to help break down the stigma of therapy."
For more information about the partnership and to access a free month of therapy, visit www.betterhelp.com/lewiscapaldi.
About Lewis Capaldi:
2X GRAMMY® Award-nominated, BRIT Award-winning artist and songwriter Lewis Capaldi's debut album, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent, was the biggest selling UK album of 2019 and 2020, propelling him from bedroom musician to superstar. "Someone You Loved," his 2019 global megahit, has been certified Diamond (10x Platinum) in the U.S. and stands as the UK's most streamed song of all time and the fourth highest ever streamed song in the world. In addition to a GRAMMY® nomination for "Song of the Year", the single won the BRIT Award for "Song of the Year" alongside Capaldi's "Best New Artist" trophy. "Someone You Loved" stands as the UK's most streamed song of all time and the fourth highest ever streamed song in the world. With Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, he scored his second UK No. 1 album and three UK No. 1 singles, "Pointless," "Wish You The Best" and "Forget Me." The 2023 album earned praise from the likes of The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, NME, GQ, Stereogum, TIME and many more. April 2023 brought the release of the raw and compelling, GRAMMY®-nominated music documentary Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now, in partnership with Netflix, BMG, & Pulse Films – available to watch globally on Netflix now. Taking its name from the album's closing song, the feature-length documentary shot straight to the top of the Netflix chart, making it the most watched film on the platform since its release. Capaldi's new single "Survive" is out now.
About BetterHelp:
BetterHelp was founded in 2013 to remove the traditional barriers to therapy and make mental health care more accessible to everyone. Today, it's the world's largest online therapy service – providing professional, affordable, and tailored therapy in a convenient online format. BetterHelp's network of 30,000 credentialed therapists has helped millions of people worldwide take ownership of their mental health and work towards their personal goals. As the unmet need for mental health services persists, BetterHelp is committed to expanding access to therapy globally.
Disclaimer: This partnership involves paid promotional collaboration between Lewis Capaldi and BetterHelp.
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