Paris Jackson shares raw truth about sobriety and mental health struggles at five years clean
Paris Jackson has opened up about her ongoing battle with mental health, revealing diagnoses of treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, PTSD, and OCD. While she marks a significant milestone in sobriety, she has also spoken candidly about the struggles that persist beyond addiction recovery.
Jackson has been transparent about her past struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. By 2025, she celebrated five years of sobriety—a journey that included overcoming a suicide attempt she now describes with gratitude for having survived. Her substance use left lasting physical effects, including a perforated septum.
She continues to address her mental health challenges while working on new music. Her 2020 debut album Wilted was followed by The Lost EP and singles like Bandaid and Hit Your Knees. Recently, she hinted at a follow-up album, warning fans that some lyrics may reflect difficult personal experiences.
In a separate statement, Jackson clarified she has 'zero per cent involvement' in the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, set for release in April 2026. Despite her sobriety, she emphasises that life remains far from perfect, urging others facing similar battles to remember they are not alone.
As of January 5, 2026, no major public figure has made a comparable announcement about six years of sobriety alongside such an emotional appeal for mental health awareness.
Jackson’s story highlights both her resilience and the ongoing nature of mental health recovery. With new music on the horizon and a clear stance on her father’s biopic, she remains focused on her creative work while advocating for others. Her message underscores that sobriety and stability do not erase the complexities of mental illness.
