Benji, his battle against illness and the role of mental health
Benjamin Mascolo, known for being part of the duo Benji and Faith, has chosen to openly tell his battle against the mental illnesses. In a music industry that often amplifies anxieties and insecurities, Mascolo has decided to no longer hide his past and become a spokesperson for awareness about mental health.
After years of hardship, the singer has found his balance again and today uses his voice not only for music, but also to raise public awareness on an often underestimated topic.
Benji's Disease
In the last few years, Benjamin Mascolo revealed that he fought against depression, anxiety and drug addiction. The sudden success, combined with the pressure of show business, led him to experience moments of great difficulty. In some interviews, the artist confessed to having used amphetamines, ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms, substances that put his health at risk. The move to the United States, initially seen as a new opportunity, actually accentuated his discomfort.
Only after reaching breaking point, Mascolo decided to seek help, return to Italy and embark on a recovery journey. He spoke openly about his struggles with fans, emphasizing how the support of friends and family was essential to overcoming the challenges of the disease.
Benjamin Mascolo reveals: «I am autistic»
Benjamin Mascolo recently shared with his fans the diagnosis of high functioning autism, received after months of testing and evaluation. In a post on Instagram, the former singer of Benji & Faith he said he had always perceived a difference that he could not explain, until he found a clear answer.
He described his autism as a characteristic that affects his way of dealing with daily life, from the smallest details, such as difficulty choosing from a menu that is too large, to the need to maintain rigid patterns in habits. He emphasized how the diagnosis is not a cage, but a key to understanding himself better. "It's still me, with an added awareness: I'm no longer alone", she wrote, showing her journey of acceptance.
He has become a prominent spokesperson on mental health
Benjamin Mascolo recently revealed that he had been diagnosed with high functioning autism. In a post on Instagram, he recounted the path of tests and visits that led him to this awareness. He described how this diagnosis gave him a new perspective about his life, helping him to better understand some traits of his personality.
In his message, Mascolo explained that this condition manifests itself in aspects of his daily life, such as the need to rigid patterns and difficulty managing too many stimuli. He stressed that this discovery does not define him, but allows him to accept himself with greater awareness. "It's still me, with an added awareness: I'm no longer alone",
The return of Benji and Fede
After years of artistic separation, it is rumoured that Benji and Fede could get back together. The duo, who announced their split in 2020, could surprise fans with a long-awaited comeback. Mascolo recently said he was open to the idea of a new musical project with Fede, a sign that their relationship, despite having gone through ups and downs, is still solid.
With a new awareness and a different artistic maturity, a possible comeback would not only be a nostalgic operation, but an opportunity to tell their growth path. Fans are still waiting for official confirmations, but the hypothesis of a new chapter for Benji and Fede it becomes more and more concrete.