Hong Kong singer Joyce Cheng has been out of the public eye for over two months. Photo: Joyce Cheng/Instagram
Hong Kong singer Joyce Cheng recently sparked concern after Nancy Lee, the older sister of late singer Coco Lee, let slip that Cheng was experiencing a relapse of depression.
China Press reported that Cheng previously revealed that her mental health had not been the best from 2017 to 2019.
According to the 36-year-old, she often had negative thoughts and felt that it was wrong for her to even breathe or exist in this world.
It wasn’t until later in 2019 did the Girl God hitmaker finally seek the help of a mental health professional.
She also took little steps, such as dancing and hiking, to help distract her from negative thoughts.
According to HK01, Cheng’s boyfriend had been her source of support and had temporarily put his flower shop business on hold to stay by her side.
The report continued by stating the singer’s close friends are also on call 24 hours if and when she needs them.
On Tuesday (July 11), Cheng’s close friend Benjamin Steven uploaded a video of her playing the keyboard while singing her song, One Day I’ll Be OK.
His Instagram post surprised many fans, who commented saying they were relieved to finally get an update on Cheng.
The Hong Kong media reported that the singer had been out of the public eye for nearly three months.
Her last Instagram update was on April 26, where she posted photos taken with Steven.
She did not post any updates on her birthday on May 30 too, sparking concern among fans.
Last month, Cheng’s manager rubbished a viral post claiming that the singer was found dead.
The manager also said that Cheng was sick and recuperating, but did not reveal the nature of the illness which led to her absence from the public.
The sudden death by suicide of pop diva Coco Lee on July 5 has prompted much-needed discussions about depression, which the singer had been diagnosed with.
The National Health Commission in China also issued a statement on WeChat following Lee’s death, encouraging citizens to assess their own mental health and identify signs of depression.
Those contemplating suicide can reach out to the Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935/ 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999/ 019-261 5999 on WhatsApp); Jakim’s family, social and community care centre (011-1959 8214 on WhatsApp); or Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929/ email sam@befrienders.org.my/ befrienders centres in Malaysia).
