In a raw and emotional conversation, Yungblud opened up about his battles with mental health over the past year — admitting he has often felt “never good enough” while fighting the darkness in his mind. Instead of ignoring the pain or sinking into it, he developed strategies to cope, the most powerful of which was turning his struggles into music.

His latest track, “Breakdown,” was written as a poem to himself — a lifeline to resist destructive thoughts. Beyond music, Yungblud revealed how boxing has become an outlet to transform negative energy into something constructive, channeling aggression into focus rather than anxiety.

The singer also spoke openly about past struggles with alcohol and food, using them as a way to control his life, a habit that once pushed him into a very dark place. Now, he emphasizes healthier coping mechanisms and sharing his story to help others feel less alone.

To reinforce that mission, “Breakdown” was released in support of mental health charities including Mind and Sound Mind Live, with Yungblud pledging a donation for every CapCut video created using the song. He describes it as “a message to myself to try and live alongside my insecurities and darkness.”

In a short BBC interview with Louis Theroux, Yungblud also reflected on his ADHD diagnosis and how it shapes both his challenges and creativity, offering fans a vulnerable but inspiring look into his journey toward self-acceptance.