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ROCK. HIP
HOP. COUNTRY. SOUL. POP. PUNK. METAL.
Rock and newer forms of music have been breaking
down barriers in our society, moving minds and people, and changing
attitudes about important
issues like HIV/AIDS, sex education and discrimination. Music
has always been a source of inspiration and motivation. Today,
as more and more leading artists step forward to share how they have
coped with mental health and substance abuse problems, we can fight
the stigma and carry the message to young people all across America
that they are not alone and that help is available. Mental health
issues affect everyone regardless of age, sex, race or income.
Some of the world's most popular
and talented musicians have been lost to suicide, depression
and substance abuse. Every day, growing
numbers of young people confront similar struggles in their lives.
Sadly, millions still suffer in silence. Stigma, fear and lack
of understanding continue to get in the way. More than 2/3 of
all young adults with a mental health problem are not getting
the help they need, even
though help is available and treatment works.
From emerging artists to the most popular headliners
around, mpower is organizing musicians to get on the record for
mental health. Some
are telling their stories or the stories of their families and
friends. Others are sharing the facts about mental health and
mental illness with
their fans, talking openly about some of the most important issues
facing kids today.
Check out the musicians who are
already on the record and get involved
today!
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