Chris Cornell’s Daughter Announces New Interview Series About Mental Health

Chris Cornell's daughter, Lily Cornell Silver, has announced a new interview series about mental health in tribute to her late father.

Cornel Silver shared via Instagram that on her series titles Mind Wide Open, "Guests will include mental health professionals, public figures, peers, and others who will share their stories and struggles, as well as provide knowledge and insight."

She added, "My goal for this project is simple: to help normalize the open discussion of mental health. Now more than ever, people are struggling with mental wellness as well as the collective trauma, stress, loss, and grief triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. As with all societal issues, this is an intersectional one. Marginalized groups so often disproportionately struggle with mental health and are denied resources. I have been privileged to receive the care that I need, but this is an uncommon experience."

She touched on her father's death and their shared mental health issues saying, "We often talked about our experiences with anxiety and depression, and mental health was something that he struggled with throughout his life. Through him, I learned how important it is to have someone who understands your darkness, validates your experiences, and gives you comfort. Losing my dad ripped a hole in my heart, and the grief and trauma that has followed comes with its own set of struggles. Through my experiences, I have become more aware of the stigma that surrounds discussing mental health and grief-related issues. I want to use my platform to do what I can to create change around this stigma. I want all of us to have a safe place to open our minds and wear our hearts on our sleeves."