Bruce Springsteen Reveals Disguised Psychiatric Visits During Mental Health Struggle

Bruce Springsteen, at age 76, has opened up about his mental health struggles, particularly his first breakdown during the early 1980s while recording his sixth album, Nebraska. He revealed that mental illness was prevalent in his family but went largely untreated due to the stigma and lack of psychological help available at the time. Springsteen admitted to feeling deep embarrassment about seeking psychiatric help, often disguising himself with a baseball hat and glasses to sneak into appointments. His biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere, featuring Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen and Jeremy Strong as his manager Jon Landau, portrays his deterioration during this period and highlights Landau's crucial role in connecting him with support. Over time, Springsteen overcame his shame and has made therapy a significant part of his life, reflecting broader changes in attitudes toward mental health. The film sheds light on his internal battles with depression and the pressures of living up to past successes.