It seems as though society has developed a general assumption of famous singers and songwriters that because they do not need any sort of assistance monetarily or with their popularity, the same goes for their mental health as well. This mentality even expands past celebrities, to those who are not. There seems to be this underlying attitude lingering in today's society that everyone is mentally OK, and depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts are not a real things that some people actually struggle with on a daily basis. This is a very toxic thought process to promote, as this is what makes depression and other mental health issues become a taboo to the general public. This was definitely proven by songwriter Kid Cudi and his announcement for taking a break from releasing music to receive professional help for his ongoing depression and thoughts of suicide.

Throughout Kid Cudi's announcement to his fans, it should be noted that he apologizes. Kid Cudi is apologizing for putting his mental health over his career, along with feeling ashamed for his current mental state. Not only is it absolutely heartbreaking that Kid Cudi felt the need to introduce his current mental health in such an apologetic manner, but it automatically sheds light on how society treats thoughts of depression. There's a stigma that depression is a burden, or even considered to not even be real. These notions are way too common in today's society to be ignored and is the reason that Kid Cudi felt the need to be apologetic about getting help to strengthen his wellbeing. No one should ever feel the need to apologize for putting themselves first; before others and their own career. It is definitely time that society as a whole accepts depression for what it is; not something merely made up, but an actual chemical imbalance. More specifically, depression is the end product of a lack of the chemical serotonin in the brain. It should be treated as nothing less.

There is nothing selfish about Kid Cudi putting his mental health first, and having to take a break from his career. If anything, within the announcement he released via social media, Kid Cudi still felt the need to mention that he hopes to still perform at Complexcon, as well as not being able to personally promote his album. Even when he should be putting himself first, he still felt the need to mention the needs of his fans. Kid Cudi deserves to finally be at peace, and deserves to enjoy the making the music he creates for his fans.