Photography Dario Catellani, Fashion Delphine DanhierArts+Culture / NewsWatch Kehlani’s powerful speech on suicide and mental healthThe singer opened up about her experiences during a show this weekendShareLink copied ✔️May 16, 2016Arts+CultureNewsText Dominique Sisley Kehlani’s mental health struggles have been widely documented over the last few months. After allegedly attempting to kill herself back in March, the “You Should Be Here” singer has been on the road to recovery: making new music, wiping her social media accounts, and doing a series of small shows. It was during one of these sets on Saturday (May 14) that Kehlani took the opportunity to open up about her experiences. Admitting to the crowd that it “wasn’t the first time” she had tried to kill herself, she delivered a powerful motivational speech on mental health and suicide prevention. “(Depression is) something that so many young people are dealing with,” the singer said. "And so many young people slip under the rug. Please don't try it. Don't do it.” “If you have a friend and they're scaring you a little, just love them. Just hug them, and love them up, and tell 'em that it's good, okay,” she pleaded. “And from me to you, you are worth it, you are perfect, you need to be here, you are meant to be here.” Watch the full, fan-captured video below: If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can contact Samaritans on 116 123 or visit the Suicide Prevention Lifeline here. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingThe man building a nuclear bomb shelter for Kim and KanyeClyde Scott runs America’s biggest nuclear bomb bunker business – since Trump’s inauguration his orders have rocketed as ‘preppers’ get readyArts+CultureArt & PhotographyDressing for a ball: Dazed serves football couture for summer PumaFashionSalehe Bembury’s Puma collection is a love letter to the football communityArt & PhotographyTender portraits of Vietnamese youth in Berlin Nike FashionNike celebrates the culture of U.S. soccerFilm & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workMusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’Beauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaLife & CultureIlia Malinin breaks the ice – and his silenceEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy