Brian Wilson is a musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known for being the co-founder of the Beach Boys. He has had a long and storied career, but has also struggled with mental health issues throughout his life.

In 1964, Wilson experienced a nervous breakdown that led him to resign from touring with the Beach Boys. Despite this setback, Wilson remained a creative force behind the bar, producing some of their most iconic and innovative work. In the mid-1960s, Wilson suffered a nervous breakdown that led him to quit touring with the Beach Boys. However, he remained involved with the band, working tirelessly behind the scenes to create some of their most groundbreaking and critically acclaimed albums, including "Pet Sounds" and "Smile".

Wilsons mental health issues worsened in the 1970s, and he became reclusive and isolated. He continued to release solo albums and collaborate with other artists but was largely absent from the public eye. However, in the 1980s, he experienced a resurgence in popularity, thanks in part to the renewed interest in the Beach Boys music and a biographical film, "The Beach Boys: An American Family".

Wilson has been open about his struggles with mental illness throughout his career. He has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, which is a mental health condition that combines symptoms of schizophrenia and mood disorders. Wilson has described experiencing auditory hallucinations, negative voices, and episodes of intense fear[[6]](https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1628286/brian-wilson-health-schizoaffective-disorder-symptoms...