Conversation so far:
What kind of substance abuse did Cat Power have?
Cat Power spoke openly about suffering from severe bouts of stage fright and admitted that her stage fright stemmed from issues regarding depression, alcoholism, and substance abuse.
Did Cat Power seek any medical attention?
As part of Cat Power's recovery, she was admitted to the psychiatric ward at Mount Sinai Medical Center & Miami Heart Institute but left after a week.

Question: WHAT WAS SHE BEING INTERVIEWED FOR?
Self-contained rewrite: What was Cat Power being interviewed for?