Nina Chuba on Therapy and Anti-AfD Stance
German pop star Nina Chuba, 27, has spoken openly about her ongoing therapy for the past two and a half years, aiming to destigmatize mental health treatment. In an interview with Stern, she stated that therapy should not be a stigma but a sign of strength and self-reflection. Chuba, one of Germany's biggest female pop stars, previously made headlines for cutting ties with part of her East German family due to their support for the far-right AfD party. She described a breakdown during a songwriting camp where she could not get out of bed, felt sad, cried, and lacked motivation, realizing she needed help. Her comments insert her into the health debate, reaching a young audience.
Key facts
- Nina Chuba is 27 years old.
- She has been in therapy for two and a half years.
- She gave an interview to Stern magazine.
- She previously broke with family members who vote for the AfD.
- Her breakdown occurred at a songwriting camp.
- She could not get out of bed, felt sad, cried, and lacked motivation.
- She sees therapy as a sign of strength and self-reflection.
- She aims to destigmatize therapy.
Entities
Artists
- Nina Chuba
Institutions
- Stern
- AfD
- Der Freitag
Locations
- Germany