mental health

[Photo by: Andrew Wells] McCafferty have announced that they will be dropping off the remainder of Moose Blood's spring tour in order to seek help for mental health. “The tour has been fantastic and it has been great to meet so many of you, but it has taken a toll on Nick's health and life,” the band […]

[Photo by: BBC Radio 1/YouTube] The list of reasons why we love Hayley Williams just keeps growing. Williams took to social media to urge fans to seek therapy or talk to someone if they need it. “If I didn’t go to therapy and/or have a mentor I could talk to about the hard stuff of life then I […]

[Photo by: Pexels] Does a gig a day keep the doctor away? Regularly attending concerts can apparently increase your life span and boost wellbeing, according to a new study commissioned by British telecom company O2 and carried out by behavioral science expert Patrick Fagan. Read more: Study shows metal music is good for your brain […]

[Photo by: Netflix/YouTube] Netflix has added a new warning video that will play before 13 Reasons Why, promoting resources to help viewers address the show’s themes. Read more: ‘13 Reasons Why’ expected to tackle taboo topics in Season 2 The first season was met with a varied response. Some, including Car Seat Headrest’s Will Toledo, thought the […]

[Photo by: Musical.ly] Musical.ly is coming under fire after the popular lip-synching app has been failing to moderate and filter certain types of dangerous content. Read more: ‘Above Ground’ mental health charity show features Corey Taylor, more The app, which is very popular with teens, started as a place for users to upload their best […]

[Photo by: Ricky Swift/WENN] Talinda Bennington has launched a special “Change Direction” campaign to celebrate her late husband Chester Bennington's birthday. Read more: Talinda Bennington speaks out on Chester’s death: “It’s nobody’s fault” “To honor Chester Bennington's Bday-I’m asking you to Change Direction. On March 20th, post a pic holding up your hand, which symbolizes you know […]

Dave Navarro and Billy Idol's Billy Morrison have banded together to present a new mental health awareness show called 'Above Ground.' The charity event will benefit the Recording Academy's MusiCares Foundation, and will feature special guest performances from Corey Taylor, Courtney Love and more. Read more: Movements, Halflives, more discuss mental health in the music industry […]

[Photo by: Pexels] Need a reason to crank up the jams? Listening to metal music can actually improve your mental health, according to a new study published in the Journal of Community Psychology. Looks like it's time to start headbanging! Read more: Study explains why we don't like new music In “Contextualizing the Mental Health […]

The Amity Affliction are parting ways with drummer Ryan Burt. In a statement, the band shared Burt “has been fighting some mental demons of late,” and being on the road has become a struggle for him. Read more: The Amity Affliction drummer Ryan Burt exits tour, band shares statement on mental health “It has been very hard […]

[Photo by: Ricky Swift/WENN] Since Chester Bennington's passing last summer, the singer's widow Talinda Bennington has been working to bring attention to mental health issues and helping those dealing with depression realize that it's OK to not be OK. Read more: Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix “understands the darkness” Chester Bennington faced She recently took part in the Canadian Event […]

[Photo by: Demi Lovato/Facebook] Demi Lovato is doing something special on her next tour, offering free therapy sessions and wellness workshops to fans. Read more: Looks like Demi Lovato is a ‘00s emo fan As Rolling Stone reports, the singer is teaming up with CAST Centers—a wellness, addiction and mental health program based in Los Angeles—to give fans […]

[Photo by: Robby Klein] Rebecca Lovell is the vocalist and guitarist of Georgia roots-rock band Larkin Poe, who released their third album, Peach, in September of last year. In this essay, Lovell recounts her family’s experience of Alzheimer’s disease, detailing how the illness has affected those around her, the hope she’s found in campaigners such […]

As Australian alt-rock outfit Tonight Alive gear up to release their fourth album, Underworld, vocalist Jenna McDougall has found herself in a brutally honest headspace. In an interview in the most recent issue of Alternative Press she opens up about her health issues and the eating disorder in hopes that sharing her struggles will help […]

[Photo by: John Sting/Unsplash] There's no denying that video games are a massive part of popular culture—and an even bigger part of certain people's lives. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) is explaining that video game addiction is real, as Salon reports. Read more: Is Zelda the boy or the princess in ‘The Legend Of Zelda’? The news source […]

There’s been an encouraging trend in both the music world (and society at large) over the last few years toward a more open dialogue about mental health. Now more than ever, both high-profile musicians and fans alike are engaging in conversations raising awareness around mental illness in an effort to break  down outdated stigmas. However, […]

[Photos by: Bryson Roatch/Instagram, Brian To/WENN.com] Commenting on Chester Bennington during a recent interview, Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix says he understands the demons that the Linkin Park frontman struggled with. Read more: Mike Shinoda talks grieving and healing after Chester Bennington’s death “I knew him quite well,” Shaddix tells Radio Chatter during the interview (transcription […]

A new, 24/7 mental health support line has been launched in an effort to help individuals in the music industry. Read more: Op-Ed: How touring has impacted my mental health as a band member There’s no denying that this year has shed a much-needed light on the mental health struggles people within the music industry […]

Kesha has shared a heartfelt, personal entry on Time.com that explores the intersection of personal health and holiday joy. In her essay, she highlights the importance of self-love and taking time for yourself.  “It’s not your responsibility to try to make the whole world happy. Especially since sometimes it’s not that easy to make yourself […]

by Russell Ullrich I remember the first time I experienced tour depression. A pillow, a blanket and a pair of noise-cancelling ear buds were my invisibility cloak. I sat in the rear-window seat of a 16-passenger church van. I didn’t care what music I was listening to. I just wanted to sleep, and I sure […]

[Photo by: Jeff Forney] Avenged Sevenfold frontman M. Shadows is speaking out on mental health, detailing his time spent battling depression and highlighting the need for understanding in face of the stigma surrounding mental health care. Read more: Taking Back Sunday on breaking the mental health stigma Speaking to NME, the A7X lead vocalist empathizes […]