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James Blake speaks out about struggle with depression

Musician says he has sought treatment for â€˜suicidal thoughtsâ€™, and urges public figures to help remove stigma about mental illnessJames Blake has discussed how the pressures of his early career led to him developing â€œsuicidal thoughtsâ€. â€œI would say that chemical imbalance due to diet and the deterioration of my health was a huge, huge factor in my depression and eventual suicidal thoughts,â€ said the 29-year-old British songwriter. â€œI developed [dietary...

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01:57 on July 3 2018

James Blake Speaks Out About Managing “Suicidal Thoughts” & Staying Healthy On The Road

Stereogum — A month after taking to Twitter to criticize the media’s description of his work as "sad boy music," Mercury Prize-winning singer-songwriter James Blake spoke at the an... more info

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09:41 on July 3 2018

James Blake opens up about mental health and having “suicidal thoughts” while touring

NME — The musician spoke at a Performing Arts Medicine Association panel in California over the weekend James Blake James Blake has spoken out about his own experience wit... more info

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11:03 on July 3 2018

James Blake speaks out about struggle with depression

Guardian Music — Musician says he has sought treatment for â€˜suicidal thoughtsâ€™, and urges public figures to help remove stigma about mental illnessJames Blake has discussed h... more info

James Blake

19:47 on July 3 2018