"I
have been dealing with depression and self-mutilation for many years,
and, thankfully, I have gotten help. But I think the reason why
theses problems go untreated for so many people, especially young
people, is the stigma that mental illness is a weakness."
Since
9/11, anxiety and stress have become increasingly prevalent problems
in the United States. Since the attacks, the public has become more
anxious when it comes to riding on planes or other forms of mass
transportation or even when opening mail. These high levels of anxiety
during somewhat everyday activities have had several effects. After
the attacks
...full article.
College can
be exciting and difficult all at the same time. Students must learn
to make lots of decisions and cope with changes regarding their
social life, parents, academic standing, or future plans. So understand
that if you’re feeling stressed, you’re not alone ...full article.
Do you have
questions about mental health? Email them to us and then visit this
section of the newsletter for answers! Being discussed this month,
depression, mental health and attached stigmas, the FDA and anti-depressants...full article.
Vanessa
Carlton, one of mpower’s supporting artists, knows what it
feels like to have struggled with depression. As a child, she stated
in an interview with Teen Vogue, “I kept to myself a lot and
had really low moods.” She worked hard in school...full article.
mpower supporting
musician Lindsay Rush recently gave a benefit concert for mpower
in Lambertville, NJ. Two other mpower supporting artists, Push and
Jeff Comer, also played. ...full article.
mpower recently
recorded a set of public service announcements with Michelle Branch.
The PSA's, in which Michelle talks about mpower and how to get help,
will be released to radio stations in the near future....full article.
CalliopeFest
is a huge event every year, and the 2005 'Fest looks to be no different.
In addition to having big names like Ani DiFranco, this year the
festival also will also be hosting a Young Musicians Showcase.
...full article.
Steven Page,
the lead singer of Bare Naked Ladies, headlined a November
10th concert at The Clarendon Grill in Arlington, VA. Proceeds
from the concert benefited the American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention and the National Mental Health Association....full article.
The Dead Milkmen
will play two Philadelphia memorial/benefit shows in honor of
former band member Dave Blood. The first show is on Sunday, November
21st at 6:00 p.m. and the second show is on Monday, November
22nd at 6:00 p.m....full article.
Concerned
about the quality and availability of mental health care at your
school? So are the folks over at activemindsoncampus.org. They recently
started a survey of college students in regards to campus mental
health care...full article.
The
following are suggested activities you can plan on a college campus.
We encourage you to include music-related outreach in your activities
as much as possible. It’s an excellent way to reach out to
students who normally wouldn’t be open to mental health issues.
...full article.
Post 9/11 America and Anxiety, How to
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