Using music to talk about mental health

Mental health is often something that people deal with by themselves.  It can be overwhelming, scary and make even the best of us feel alone. Here are a few songs to remind you that mental health affects everyone and that you are never too far from help.

In My Blood - Shawn Mendes

(Source https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8257557/shawn-mendes-zane-lowe-in-my-blood-interview)

Scars to Your Beautiful - Alessia Cara

Alessia Cara supports the message of self-acceptance and challenges society's beauty standards. (Source: https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7468466/alessia-cara-hair-loss-scars-to-your-beautiful)

Lifeline - We Three

Lifeline - In this original song performed by We Three on America’s Got Talent, the sibling band sing about dealing with your demons, coming to the realisation that it’s ok not to be ok and that being vulnerable can be really powerful.

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP1DxfCUWPA)

1-800-273-8255 - Logic

Logic uses his song, titled with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number, to enact a conversation between a worker at the lifeline and someone who is contemplating suicide.  Logic wanted “to reach his fans who are in a dark place and can’t seem to find the light” and ensure his listeners that someone is out there to help them.

(Source: https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7776828/logic-alessia-cara-khalid-1-800-273-8255-suicide-song-stream)

Leave a Light On - Tom Walker

Inspired by his own losses and a friend’s ongoing struggles with addiction, Tom Walker wrote this song about the importance of having a support system and knowing that even when things get dark, someone will be your light when you need it most.

(Source: https://thepreludepress.com/interviews/2018/4/8/qa-with-tom-walker)

Eyes Shut - Years and Years

Written by Years and Years lead singer Olly Alexander, during a really low point in his depression.  The song, as well as the music video, portray the theme of pushing through, even when everything seems to be falling apart around you, and how you will become even stronger than before.

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ef74xQZuz0)

Listen to these songs and more that explore various mental health themes on our Spotify Playlist “Music about Mental Health". If you or someone you know is looking for mental health support, visit our Mental Health services.