2022 Sound Mind Festival: An evening of performances and conversation

Sound Mind Live

Part of the 2022 Sound Mind Music Festival, this event series explores critical mental health topics through conversation and performance.

Prime Produce

Join Sound Mind for a special evening of performance and conversation addressing mental health among three unique groups: the LGBTQ+ Community, Communities of Color and the Music Industry.Together, this night will address some of the critical challenges facing these unique yet overlapping communities while advocating for new systems of cares, services and support. Register for admission to the entire evening here. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Performances and panels start at 6 PM.This event is presented as part of the 2022 Sound Mind Music Festival. For more information and to purchase tickets to the show, visit <a href="https://www.soundmindlive.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SoundMindLive.org.</a><h2>Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community</h2>Our country has begun to awaken to the longstanding effects of bigotry, including the effects on mental health. This panel will explore how we as a community can ensure the LGBTQ+ community not only have access to mental health support, but are also prepared to advocate for their own unique experiences tied to mental health. The panel will present multiple viewpoints representing the mental health experiences of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as explore pathways and resources toward healing and support.Special performance by WrabelConversation with:<ul><li>Wrabel, Artist</li><li>Alyson Stoner, Actor/Singer/Co-founder of Movement Genius</li><li>Aruna Rao, Board Member at PFLAG National and Executive Director at Desi Rainbow Parents &amp; Allies</li><li> Lionel Ramazzini, Creative Lead at Hopelab</li></ul>Start time: 6:00 PM<h2>Mental Health in Communities of Color</h2>Amid a new decade of civil unrest, Communities of Color face some of the most challenging and historically rooted mental health struggles. This panel will explore how we as a community can ensure that communities of color not only have access to mental health support, but are also prepared to advocate for their own unique experiences tied to mental health. The panel will present multiple viewpoints representing the mental health experiences of this community, as well as explore pathways and resources toward healing and support.Special performance by ELSZConversation with:<ul><li>ELSZ, Artist</li><li>Nia Jones, Consultant at Black Mental Health Alliance</li><li>Tia Dole, Executive Director at The Steve Fund</li><li>Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins, Advisory Board at The Jed Foundation</li></ul>Start time: 7:30 PM<h2>Mental Health in the Music Industry</h2>The music community has faced one of the most difficult few years in its history. Beyond financial strain, cancelled tours and recordings have led to additional emotional strain. The challenge of mental health for the music community, however, is not a new one. 73% of independent artists report symptoms of anxiety or depression, and the industry that supports them struggles with an ecosystem of mental health challenges as well. This panel will explore how the music community can improve this mental health ecosystem and culture. The panel will present multiple viewpoints representing the mental health experiences of this community, as well as explore pathways and resources toward healing and support.Special performance by ZĀNAConversation with:<ul><li>ZĀNA, Artist</li><li>Jennifer Leff, Senior Director at MusiCares</li><li>Jim Digby, Board Member at Behind The Scenes and President &amp; Founder of The Event Safety Alliance</li><li>Sky McElroy, Co-founder of Pack Records &amp; Management</li></ul>Start time: 9:00 PM<h2>Carry the conversation beyond the event with Sound Mind's call to action:</h2>Enter to win prizes from artists, VIP tickets to the main event, and more by taking action on mental health advocacy at <a href="https://soundmindlive.info/TakeAction" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://soundmindlive.info/TakeAction</a>

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