Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus, 30, recently sat down with singer, songwriter and actress Janelle Monáe, 39, for Rolling Stone’s “Musicians on Musicians” series.
The two discussed inspiration for songwriting, cinematic vision and Artificial Intelligence. They also discussed mental health. Specifically, they talked about the importance of socializing.
“I have a friend who’s studying public health at Johns Hopkins [University] right now,” Dacus said. “And one of the things they learned was, like, go to the party. You need to go to the party for your wellness.”
Stay home if you’re sick and have the alone time you need to decompress, she said, but remember that, ultimately, “you can’t just self-care your way alone.”
The importance of socializing is something experts have long emphasized.
