Few things rival music as an outlet for the expression of mental health. This week, we look at Pink Floyd and their original frontman Syd Barrett, as well as Layne Staley, the late lead singer for Alice In Chains. Two very different bands dealing with the same themes of addiction and isolation, and two stories that carry the same message – you are never as alone as you may think you are.
Eddie Vedder has been the frontman for legendary Seattle band Pearl Jam for nearly 35 years. This week, we’re looking at how he’s dealt with the loss of friends and family in that time, and the power music has to both honour those we’ve lost and help us to process grief.
With Sam Fender’s long awaited third album around the corner, we take a look back at how Sam uses his music and his platform to bring an important focus to mental health and suicide awareness and prevention.
It’s been just over a year since Sean Martin, the lead singer of Liverpool band The Night Café, passed away. We take a look at how Sean and the band used their music to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health, and why it’s so important for us to actively listen to others when they need support.