Audacy host Mike Adam caught up with singer Isabel LaRosa in the Hard Rock Artist Lounge backstage at this year’s We Can Survive concert at Prudential Center with tons of congratulations to share.

“I'm happy that it's becoming more of a conversation and people feel like they can talk about [mental health] more,” she continues, “but I still do think a lot of people are afraid to ask for help. A lot of the time if I'm struggling, I don't want to feel like I have to ask for help, or I get embarrassed. I just feel like it's always better to say something or rant about it on a TikTok or whatever it is… You should always talk about it in whatever way you want to. I don't think you should ever keep it to yourself if you feel like it's something you need to talk about.”

“My boyfriend and my loved ones… I mean, they are the best,” Isabel adds, “and sometimes I get so in my head about everything that it's hard to see reality and it's helpful to have somebody be like, ‘Ok, wake up, nothing’s going downhill, you're not gonna fail.’ It's just helpful to have a reality check sometimes.”

Audacy's I’m Listening initiative aims to encourage those who are dealing with mental health issues to understand they are not alone. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, know that someone is always there. Additionally, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 988. Find a full list of additional resources here.

Words by Joe Cingrana Interview by Mike Adam