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David Bowie's Daughter Opens Up on Mental Health Journey

2/25/2026

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Lexi Jones, daughter of David Bowie, shared an Instagram video detailing mental health struggles and her wilderness camp experience.
She said her parents' fame overwhelmed her, contributing to depression, self-harm, and substance abuse.
Jones described the wilderness camp as dehumanizing.
She faced her father's death in 2016 and found moments of healing.
Jones called for better treatment for children like her and defined her own healing journey with pride.

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Lexi Jones, daughter of David Bowie, shared an Instagram video detailing mental health struggles and her wilderness camp experience.
She said her parents' fame overwhelmed her, contributing to depression, self-harm, and substance abuse.
Jones described the wilderness camp as dehumanizing.
She faced her father's death in 2016 and found moments of healing.
Jones called for better treatment for children like her and defined her own healing journey with pride.