Kelly Clarkson revealed that she started taking antidepressants after her split with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock in 2020. During a therapy session, Clarkson broke down and couldn't stop crying, leading her to seek help. She decided to put aside her pride and childhood issues and began taking medication. Clarkson admitted that she wouldn't have been able to make it through without the antidepressants. She channeled her feelings about the relationship into her new album, Chemistry, which covers both the pain and beauty of her experiences.