Heavy Music and Mental Health
We believe heavy music holds special healing power and 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.
