Maluma Discusses Mental Health and Work-Life Balance at Latin Music Week
During a Billboard Latin Music Week panel, Maluma spoke about therapy, anxiety, fatherhood and the difficulty of balancing a demanding career with family life. He described therapy as an ongoing practice and said he now prioritizes time with loved ones and his own well-being. The BetterHelp-presented conversation also included bilingual therapist Patricia Arrieta.
At a Billboard Latin Music Week session in Miami Beach on Oct. 21, 2026, Maluma joined a BetterHelp-sponsored discussion moderated by Leila Cobo. Bilingual therapist Patricia Arrieta also took part. The Colombian singer said his second child, Orion, had helped him feel calmer and more focused, and he described counseling as a continuing process rather than a one-time solution.
He also mentioned ongoing anxiety from juggling fatherhood, music, business and team leadership. After a tension headache in a busy week, he used ChatGPT to reorganize his schedule, set aside at least four afternoon hours for family, and rethink extreme fitness habits. He linked his album Loco por Volver to personal change.
Maluma’s openness may resonate with fans and working parents who see high achievement paired with anxiety and caregiving demands. By discussing therapy, schedule limits and family time, he could help normalize mental-health support in Latin music audiences and may encourage listeners to reconsider unsustainable work habits. The panel’s pairing of a celebrity with a bilingual therapist could also make professional help feel more accessible, though its actual reach will depend on how audiences interpret the conversation.