Fall Out Boy guitarist Joe Trohman

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Fall Out Boy's Plan to Fill Guitarist Joe Trohman's Slot During Break (Billboard)

As Fall Out Boy gear up to promote their upcoming eighth studio album, So Much (For) Stardust (March 24), the veteran emo rockers are down one crucial ...

[Fall Out Boy](https://www.billboard.com/artist/fall-out-boy/) gear up to promote their upcoming eighth studio album, So Much (For) Stardust (March 24), the veteran emo rockers are down one crucial member. In an Instagram post on Wednesday he said, “Without divulging all the details, I must disclose that my mental health has rapidly deteriorated over the past several years. Though no tour dates have been announced yet for the band’s Stardust era, a source close to FOB tells Billboard that there is tentative plan in place to deal with Trohman’s absence.

Fall Out Boy guitarist Joe Trohman 'stepping away' from band to ... (KTRK-TV)

Fall Out Boy guitarist Joe Trohman has announced he is "stepping away" from the band for the sake of his mental health.

I think we are better at that, and it has been very healthy for the band." He added: "Guys are notoriously bad at emoting and communicating, and I think we had to learn how to do that. Grammy-nominated for Best New Artist in 2006, their next album, "Infinity on High," topped the Billboard chart at No. So, to avoid fading away and never returning, I will be taking a break from work which regrettably includes stepping away from Fall Out Boy for a spell." Influenced by the city's punk scene, they created a punkish pop music sound heard on their 2003 debut album "Take This to Your Grave." Published by Headline, the book covers, among other things, his struggles with depression and his mother's mental illness.

Coping With Burn Out, Fall Out Boy Guitarist Joe Trohman, 38, Is ... (SurvivorNet)

Fall Out Boy's lead guitarist and backing vocalist Joe Trohman, 38, is departing from the Chicago band to focus on his mental health.

[How to Be Realistically Optimistic: Coping With Mental Health Long-Term](https://www.survivornet.com/articles/how-to-be-realistically-optimistic-coping-with-mental-health-long-term-while-battling-cancer/) Samantha Boardman](https://positiveprescription.com/about/), a New York-based psychologist, told SurvivorNet it’s important to be “realistically optimistic” when learning to cope with mental health struggles. “Are your coping strategies that you’re using now, are they helpful in the way that they were in the past?” The term mental health refers to both our emotional and psychological well-being. It’s really important to keep tabs on your mental health and, if necessary, seek treatment. The CDC reports that more than 20% of American adults said they sought out mental health treatment over the past year, according to a Problems with mood and overall mental well-being can be attributed to several factors. Those struggling should know that they are not alone — about one in five American adults has experienced some sort of mental health issue, according to mentalhealth.gov. Treatment options for people struggling with mental health really run the gamut. Our mental health can affect how we think, feel, and behave. However, if you are feeling unusually sad, on-edge, or like you’re no longer interested in activities you used to love, know that there are many treatment options available and many different healthy ways to help you cope. - Fall Out Boy’s lead guitarist and backing vocalist Joe Trohman, 38, is departing from the Chicago band to focus on his mental health.

Fall Out Boy guitarist Joe Trohman is going on hiatus: "My mental ... (hotpress.com)

The lead guitarist's announcement arrives two months before the release of Fall Out Boy's eighth album, So Much (For) Stardust.

Throughout it all, Trohman has been upfront with the status of his mental health. Joe Trohman was a founding member of the band alongside bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz and lead vocalist Patrick Stump. "Without divulging all the details, I must disclose that my mental health has rapidly deteriorated over the past several years.

Watch Fall Out Boy - minus absent guitarist Joe Trohman - play new ... (Louder)

Fall Out Boy perform Love From The Other Side to a lookalike emo army on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

“In the meantime, I must recover which means putting myself and my mental health first. “So, the question remains: Will I return to the fold? Trohman was noticeably absent from the band's video for Love From The Other Side, with a large furry 'racoon' handling lead guitar dutues.

Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump 'really proud' of Joe Trohman for break (Metro)

Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump has shared his support for Joe Trohman after his decision to take a 'break' from the group.

So, the question remains: Will I return to the fold? ‘It pains me to make this decision, especially when we are releasing a new album that fills me with great pride (the sin I’m most proud of). I’m so impressed with the way he’s able to just share, because I’m a very reserved person. But I can tell you unequivocally that burning out is dreadful,’ he penned. ‘He’s 100 per cent in the band and on that record,’ he said. ‘We told him, “Take the break, your seat’s warm, you’re not any less a part of it.” He’s all over the record.

Patrick Stump Responds To Joe Trohman Stepping Away From Fall ... (On Air with Ryan Seacrest)

He also confirmed the guitarist is 'all over' the band's upcoming album 'So Much (For) Stardust.'

“It was his decision to [put out that statement] and I’m really proud of him," he continued. “He has this work ethic where he really has to be there, but he called us up and said that his doctor told him he needed a break. [Fall Out Boy](https://www.iheart.com/artist/fall-out-boy-39304/?autoplay=true) fans have had a rollercoaster of a week.