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Kai Cenat Says He’s Been Struggling With Mental Health, Signals Shift Beyond Marathon Streams

The Twitch star ended a months-long silence to note improving well-being, directing fans to a private Instagram for personal updates.

Overview

  • In a Dec. 16 video, Cenat said he has grappled for months with self-doubt and fear while stressing that his mental health is getting better.
  • He described wanting to "do more" beyond streaming and called himself a "true creator" focused on bigger, as-yet unannounced projects.
  • Cenat asked supporters to follow his alternate Instagram account (@kc3hidd3n or @kc3hidden), which he said he would set to private for more personal posts.
  • The update follows his record-breaking Mafiathon 3, which ended Oct. 1, after which he said he would not do another month-long marathon.
  • Outlets note he remains one of Twitch’s most-watched creators, underscoring the pressures of constant visibility that framed his recent absence.