mental health
Video game addiction is officially classified as a mental health disorder
While addiction usually belongs to the usual suspects like alcohol, nicotine and other substances, one of the latest additions to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) list may affect just as many as all three. The newest addiction actually isn’t a substance at all, but instead video games. Read more: Hayley Williams clarifies she’s very much alive […]
Frank Iero, Dan Campbell, more on the songs that saved their lives
It’s not unusual for fans to credit their favorite musicians for “saving” them through the power of a song. Music can positively influence someone’s life whether it be through making them feel less alone, boosting their mood or inspiring them to find their own path of creativity. We spoke to some artists who recall the […]
Chester Bennington's son Jaime to perform at Strange 80s benefit
Jaime Bennington, son of late Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington, has joined the lineup for Strange 80s 3D benefit concert presented by non-profit organization Charity Bomb. Jaime joins many other incredible acts such as Sum 41, No Doubt, Weezer, Jane’s Addiction and more. Check out the full lineup below! Read more: Tom DeLonge discussed his blink-182 […]
Talinda Bennington explains Chester’s posthumous impact
In a recent podcast with ABC News’ Life After Suicide, Chester Bennington’s widow opened up about the Linkin Park frontman’s mental state before his untimely death by suicide in July 2017. During Mental Health Awareness Month, Talinda Bennington revealed that she felt her late husband was in a “good place.” Additionally, Talinda speaks about becoming […]
Mental illness affects 73% of independent musicians, study shows
A new study has found 73 percent of independent musicians suffer from mental illness symptoms. The study was conducted by Swedish digital distribution platform Record Union through an online survey of nearly 1,500 independent artists. The The 73 Percent Report found nearly three-quarters of respondents experienced various issues including panic attacks and depression. Within the 18 to 25 range, this percentage rose to 80 percent. […]
Trash Boat debut powerful Linkin Park cover for Songs That Saved My Life
Trash Boat have released an incredible cover of Linkin Park‘s “Given Up” as part of Mental Health Awareness Month and Songs That Saved My Life’s Mental Health May. You can listen to the amazing cover below. Read more: ‘Detective Pikachu’ leak goes viral after Ryan Reynolds trolls internet The Songs That Saved My Life project engages current […]
Tom DeLonge shares Angels & Airwaves' impact on his life, mental health
After a fan shared a touching video of himself talking about his relationship to mental health and Angels & Airwaves, Tom DeLonge responded in the most heartwarming of ways. In the video, Twitter user @JamieLTidnam90 says that during his time in mental health hospitals, he would listen to Angels & Airwaves to help him on […]
‘13 Reasons Why’ study suggests teen suicide spike following debut
13 Reasons Why has recently been linked to a spike in teen suicide. In a study done by National Institutes of Health, researchers suggest the show has led to many “copycat” suicides. In the study, the month following the show’s March 2017 debut showed a 28.9% suicide increase in young Americans ages 10-17. According to […]
Lili Reinhart opens up about depression, her return to therapy
Riverdale star Lili Reinhart revealed to fans via her Instagram story that she would be making the return to therapy for her anxiety and depression. Reinhart took the opportunity to tell fans that they should never feel embarrassed about asking for help. Read more: Doyle calls out “scumbags” who steal music, respects Taylor Swift, Post Malone On […]
Lady Gaga discusses mental health in Grammys acceptance speech
Lady Gaga was award with the first Grammy Award of the night for Best Pop Duo/Group performance, and she spent her speech discussing the importance of mental health. Gaga and Bradley Cooper won for “Shallow” the hit song from the film A Star is Born. Read more: All of the looks from the 2019 Grammys […]
Killswitch Engage frontman taking break from social media, addresses mental health
Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach has announced that he will be taking a break from social media. Leach says the reason for the break is to take care of his mental health. According to Loudwire, Leach shared that he is going through a divorce in a since-deleted Instagram post. Read more: Enter Shikari frontman honors David […]
Wage War don't hold back on crushing new song "Low"
Florida metalcore champs Wage War pull no punches on fierce new track “Low.” It’s a sweltering sample of what fans can expect on the band’s upcoming third album, the follow-up to 2017’s Deadweight, of which Wage War just entered the studio to begin recording. Below, watch the music video for the new jammer, and see […]
'Bird Box' may contain a deeper message on stigma surrounding mental health
Watched by over 45 million Netflix users, Bird Box is well on its way to becoming the best performing film in Netflix history. While the film broke Netflix’s record for most viewers in a single week, the film did receive some backlash for what some are calling a “negative depiction of mental health.” More recently, people are […]
Hayley Williams opens up about mental health, taking a break
Hayley Williams has posted a lengthy statement to her Instagram, updating fans that she will be taking an “extended break” from social media. Read more: This metal cover of “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” is incredible “it’s holiday season, but im working a lot from home, mostly on my side project *Good Dye Young* […]
Islander frontman shares poignant message on mental health
Islander frontman Mikey Carvajal today posts a heartwarming note from a fan underscoring music’s healing power over mental health issues, the vocalist appealing for music publications to “share some love today.” See it below. Read more: Drummer of fanbase-faking metal act speaks out “Words you wrote and sang have helped me NOT commit suicide,” writes […]
Silent Planet make music as therapy on 'When The End Began'
The end nearly began for Silent Planet frontman Garrett Russell during the creation of the band’s upcoming third album, an explosive blast of metalcore that will leave your heart as battered as your eardrums. Following their underdog win at the 2017 APMAs on the strength of the California-based act’s second effort Everything Was Sound, the […]
Depressed? Taking a bath could help, study finds
Spending quality time in the bathtub could assist with mood disorders, a new study finds. That’s right, taking a warm bath can reportedly help with depression. At least, that’s according to the findings recently reported by New Scientist. Read more: See Machine Gun Kelly film’s intense first trailer Indeed, the benefits of taking a bath […]
New mental health helpline aims to aid musicians in need
Following the deaths of several high profile musicians in the recent years, mental health issues within the music industry have been more openly discussed. To take things a step further, the Music Minds Matter campaign was created. Read more: Entire ‘Game of Thrones’ cast to appear in reunion special According to BBC’s Newsbeat, the campaign […]
Neck Deep's Ben Barlow goes deep on mental health
For World Mental Health Day, Neck Deep vocalist Ben Barlow sits down with U.K. lifestyle brand Emib Clothing and tattoo artist Jack Watts for a discussion on mental health in conjunction with Hope For The Day. Watch it below. Read more: Snapchat tries to win back users with daily shows While stressing that they aren’t […]
Institute treats first case of Netflix addiction in India
After treating a patient for “Netflix addiction,” India’s National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences have reported the first case of its kind in India. Read more: Post Malone to appear in Netflix movie In 2018, it is easy to binge-watch shows and movies on Netflix until the wee hours of the morning. However, have we […]
