Latest about Mental health
Nothing More on the personal challenges that fed new album Spirits, and how 2014's Jenny moved the band into a position of mental health advocacy
Written for vocalist Jonny Hawkins' sister, who suffers with bipolar disorder, Jenny saw considerable mainstream success, and even spawned mental health movements. Here, guitarist Mark Vollelunga and bassist Daniel Oliver reflect on how music can be "more than just frequencies"
Country music star Jimmie Allen talks mental health: “Music has always been my go-to, but there are times I can't get out of my head long enough to write”
The self-taught guitarist and multi-instrumentalist discusses his struggle with bipolar depression, and shares advice for those suffering with mental health issues
Andy Timmons opens up on mental health: “The guitar and music have always been catharsis for me. I can't imagine life without them”
The virtuoso shares his struggles with depression, alcohol and tinnitus – and how a lifelong love of guitar playing and music helped him through it all
Dave Weiner: “For a long time I had no desire to pick up a guitar. The guitar has always been my coping mechanism and now it seemed silly”
The much-loved guitar educator and Steve Vai’s touring guitarist on confronting grief, and knowing when to seek help and mental health support when you need it most
JD Simo unpacks the legacy of Elvis Presley and reveals how he nailed Scotty Moore’s guitar tone for Baz Luhrmann’s new biopic
As sole guitar player on Elvis, JD Simo left no stone unturned in search of the gear to bring rock ’n’ roll history to life, but as he explains, it was a gig he had been waiting his whole life for
Rob Balducci: “If you're struggling with mental health, try to harness some of the energy you have and focus it toward playing an instrument”
The virtuoso on using the guitar as an outlet for grief, depression and anxiety on his sprawling new solo album, Transcendence
98% of female performers have suffered performance anxiety, according to global survey
Research published on International Women’s Day reveals disparity between genders
How a pummeling Garth Brooks cover helped hard-rocking Oklahomans Fist of Five tackle social stigmas
FoF discuss their recent resurgence, and confronting grief and mental health stigmas on their upcoming album, Sparrow Road
Brandy Zdan: “To me, this ended up being a guitar record, because of the range of emotions in the instrument. It's a vehicle for my grief and anger”
The Canadian singer-songwriter channels her experience dealing with miscarriage, grief and postpartum depression on her new full-length, Falcon
