Lady Rocker Atiek CB Opens Up About Family’s Mental Health Struggles
Jakarta – Veteran Indonesian singer Atiek CB, 62, has revealed the meaningful mental health challenges faced by her family, including her own anxiety and her children’s diagnoses of bipolar disorder and personality disorder. the “Lady Rocker” shared these personal details during an appearance on Trans TV’s “Pagi-Pagi Ambyar” on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Atiek CB attributes these conditions to a potential hereditary factor, noting that depression has been prevalent in her family for generations, possibly stemming from her mother. She disclosed that her eldest child was diagnosed with bipolar type one, while her second child struggles with a personality disorder, which has regrettably led to suicidal tendencies, with the second child having attempted suicide twice.
The singer, known for hits like “Boy,” previously discussed her family’s situation on Melaney Ricardo’s podcast in August 2023. She highlighted the patience of her husband, Lawrence Smith, whom she married in 1994 and now resides with in Delaware, USA, in navigating life with three women in the household dealing with different mental health conditions. Atiek CB also humorously mentioned that her husband has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), another form of mental illness, which can sometimes exacerbate her own anxiety, particularly in environments that are not calm.
Emphasizing the importance of open dialogue, Atiek CB stressed that mental health disorders should be discussed frequently and openly, asserting that it is not a taboo subject. She urged society to take suicide and mental health issues seriously, especially among young people, and to shed the stigma associated with seeking help.
For individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, immediate assistance is available. Please reach out to the nearest psychologist or psychiatrist. Resources can be found at www.intothelightid.org/cari for mental health services. Additionally, first aid information for those with suicidal ideation is available at www.intothelightid.org/tolong.
