Gucci Mane and wife outline plan to manage his mental health

Gucci Mane and his wife, Keyshia Kaoir, described how they manage the rapper’s mental health publicly for the first time in detail, saying Kaoir has developed a routine to prevent episodes tied to his diagnoses. In a joint interview on Oct. 20, and in conversations surrounding the release of his memoir Episodes earlier this month, the couple outlined steps they take at home to limit triggers and keep Guccis condition stable.

Kaoir said she removes social media apps from her husband’s phone, changes passwords when necessary and otherwise controls access to public platforms during warning periods. "I have a system. First thing I do, I delete Instagram. I delete everything," she said. She described early signs she watches for, including silence, isolation, loss of appetite, lack of sleep and atypical text patterns. She credited that vigilance with preventing further public episodes.

Gucci Mane, whose legal name is Radric Davis, has written about being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in Episodes. He described past episodes as feeling like psychosis, including hearing voices and believing people were conspiring against him. He recalled impulsively giving away...