Mental Health Is Blue Monday a myth?Today is Blue Monday, also known as the ‘most depressing day of the year’. But is there any truth to it? We investigate the day’s origins and why we might feel those winter blues…
Mental Health Seasonal Affective Disorder: What can we learn from people in the Arctic Circle about seasonal mood shifts?As the nights grow longer and the mercury plummets, it's important to look after our mental health. But what can someone who spends almost a quarter of the year in darkness teach us about seasonal mood shifts?
Features Why rock music needs to do more to support its artistsOne day you’re on top of the world and feeling indestructible. The next, you’re on the scrapheap and lost. But what happens to rock stars who fall on hard times? Addiction and mental health issues are rife, but in an industry slowly waking up to its duty of are there is hope and outlets for support…
Features Dream State's CJ Gilpin: Being open about mental health will help othersNot every artist may be genuine in using themes of mental health in their music, says Dream State’s CJ Gilpin, but these conversations could still help struggling listeners…
Features 10 songs that address the subject of mental healthFor Mental Health Awareness Week, we look at the bands starting a discussion through their music
Features Jaret Reddick: "As the guy in Bowling For Soup that tells the fart jokes… to be told that I had depression was like a punch to the stomach"Bowling For Soup frontman and pop-punk legend Jaret Reddick speaks about the darkest years of his life and the internal fragility that comes with being a rock star.
Features YONAKA’s Theresa Jarvis: Social media is making us illManaging your mental health isn’t easy, says YONAKA’s Theresa Jarvis, but time away from your phone helps to keep negativity away…
Features How extreme metal helps me fight seasonal depressionWhen the world is a cold, dark place, warm yourself on the fires of Hell.
Features Remembering Jill Janus of HuntressOn the anniversary of her death, we look back at the incredible talent and tragic passing of Huntress’ Jill Janus.
News Deletto's New Video Is A Cinematic Look At Self-Harm, Addiction, And The Will To OvercomeExclusive: The latest from rising rock solo artist Deletto is a beautiful examination of the ugliness within the world.
News Woman Uses Linkin Park Lyrics To Stop Suicidal Man From JumpingWhen a healthcare worker saw a man on the edge of an overpass, she used wisdom from Linkin Park to keep him from jumping.
Features Sufferer Want To Face Anxiety and Depression Head-OnPost-hardcore "mental health project" Sufferer are here to let those in pain know they're not alone.
News Download Festival Announces Onsite Mindfulness ProgrammeDownload festival has launched their Mind The Dog campaign
Features How A Suicide Attempt Helped Tengger Cavalry's Frontman Rediscover His Musical DreamsFor Nature G, frontman of Mongolian folk metallers Tengger Cavalry, a suicide attempt opened the doorway to the band’s latest album.
Features Becky Blomfield On Why Mental Health Services Need A Drastic ChangeDespite the Budget pledge of increased funding for UK support services, solving the mental health crisis requires more than money, says Milk Teeth's vocalist/bassist.
News Idles' Joe Talbot Teams Up With Samaritans For Brew MondayFind out how you can help raise money for the charity next January.