Heavy Music and Mental Health
A big part of our mission is to promote viable coping mechanisms and protective factors in the Blackfeet Nation and Montana’s Tribal communities.
In addition to the tremendous protection that traditional forms of Indigenous music and art provide, we believe heavy music (metal, punk, hardcore, etc.) in particular holds special healing power while also providing critical coping potential for musicians, fans, collectors, listeners, and everyone in our creative orbit.
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Heavy music helps us…
Express difficult emotions.
Transmute pain into strength.
Utilize healthy and creative outlets.
Confront difficult/painful life experiences.
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Heavy music helps us…
Create a sense of community and belonging.
Offset isolation.
Experience hope.
Connect with kindred spirits.
Integrate personal empowerment and meaning in our lives.
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Heavy music helps us…
Regulate our mood through listening and playing.
Overcome adversity through themes of personal struggle.
Foster resilience with intense/aggressive soundscapes.
Increase protective factors and reasons to live.
Find new opportunities to see shows, collect music, and connect and share with others.
