Lewis Capaldi has just announced a breakthrough initiative that’s making mental health care accessible to everyone by donating 734,000 hours of free therapy to those in need, representing 1,000 hours for every day since he was last on stage. The “Someone You Loved” singer’s generous gift comes after his own transformative journey through therapy following his highly publicized struggle with Tourette’s syndrome at Glastonbury 2023, when he couldn’t finish his set and took a two-year break from touring. “Therapy is the reason why I am able to be a musician again,” Capaldi revealed in his announcement, explaining that this donation is his way of giving back to fans who supported him through his darkest moments.
The initiative with BetterHelp represents more than just a charitable donation, it’s a complete transformation of how mental health care can be accessed and destigmatized. Capaldi openly admits he used to lie his way through therapy before finding the right therapist and approach, but now he’s using his platform to help others avoid that same struggle. His return to Glastonbury this year was marked by zero anxiety or fear, proving that the work he’s done has genuinely changed his life. By sharing his story and making therapy accessible to thousands, Capaldi is turning his most vulnerable moment into a powerful force for healing, showing that sometimes our greatest struggles can become our greatest gifts to others.