Katseye's Megan Skiendiel Shares Mental Health Journey

Megan Skiendiel, a member of the K-pop group Katseye, has openly discussed her personal journey with mental health challenges. Her candor comes at a time when two other group members, Sophia Laforteza and Manon Bannerman, are on hiatus to prioritize their mental well-being.

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I have always struggled with mental health and everything that comes with it. But the thing that has helped me so much is the people around me, especially the girls (the members).

In an interview with People, Megan revealed that she has long contended with mental health issues. She emphasized the crucial role of her support system, particularly her fellow Katseye members, in helping her cope. "I have always struggled with mental health and everything that comes with it. But the thing that has helped me so much is the people around me, especially the girls (the members)," Megan shared, as reported by Asia One.

She described feeling deeply supported by the group, noting that while she is outgoing and expressive, she sometimes worried about being perceived as excessive. "I am very outgoing, but at the same time, some people might think that it's too much. But these members have never made me feel like I'm too much," she said. Megan believes that being in the right environment is key to combating mental health struggles.

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I am very outgoing, but at the same time, some people might think that it's too much. But these members have never made me feel like I'm too much.

One of Megan's most significant insecurities is the fear of judgment from others. She has learned to surround herself with supportive individuals who encourage her to be her authentic self. "That's my biggest insecurity, people judging me or something like that. But yeah, I think I've really learned how to surround myself with the right people and people who support me and encourage me to be myself," she stated.

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That's my biggest insecurity, people judging me or something like that. But yeah, I think I've really learned how to surround myself with the right people and people who support me and encourage me to be myself.

Megan also shared that she regularly attends therapy sessions, finding it beneficial to express her feelings rather than internalize them. "It's great to be able to talk about feelings rather than keeping them inside. I think that's the biggest thing I've learned," she said. Her own past hiatus in 2024 allows her to understand and support her bandmates' need for breaks.

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It's great to be able to talk about feelings rather than keeping them inside. I think that's the biggest thing I've learned.