Mental illness continues to be a subject of popular discussion, and for good reason. Research suggests that one in four of us will suffer with a mental or neurological disorder at some point in our lives. But still, many of us continue to feel isolated because of our mental health.

That is something Ashley Tisdale wants to change. 10 years after her last studio album, she’s back with Symptoms, a project dedicated to exploring her experiences with anxiety and depression.

Each song on the album is based on the symptoms she has suffered because of her mental health problems, but that doesn’t mean it’s all doom and gloom.

Speaking to Nylon, Tisdale revealed the meaning behind her new music.

Ashley Tisdale’s new album documents her experience with anxiety and depression