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The Importance Of Therapy In Coping With PTSD

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Read a touching testimonial from a MusiCares client who has battled PTSD
Brian Haack
MusiCares
May 8, 2018 - 2:52 pm

The shooting in Las Vegas at the Route 91 Music Festival on Oct. 1, 2017, shook the music community.

As with any such profoundly tragic disaster, the survivors who are left to pick up the pieces can often find themselves feeling set adrift. Their world has been forever changed; their sense of safety and security can feel shattered.

Oftentimes, while first responders on the scene are able to treat or triage the immediate physical injuries, a wider ripple of less obvious symptoms can tragically be left untreated.  n some cases, survivors may only feel shock during the immediate aftermath, only to find symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder manifest themselves months, or even years, later.

For music people affected by such an intensely upsetting near-death experience, and indeed for music creators affected by any aspect the full spectrum of mental health concerns, whether stemming from a situational cause or developmental scenario, MusiCares is committed to helping ensure that access to mental health treatment can be made available, even to those with little or no health insurance or other financial concerns.

Read what one recent client has to say about the help they were able to receive thanks to MusiCares:

"After the Vegas shootings I experienced nightmares and severe anxiety.  It’s not like I could go out and talk to friends about this experience, because none of them could relate.  I love what I do professionally and I knew in order to keep working in the music industry, I’d have to get some help. The trauma therapy that I have been receiving thanks to MusiCares, has been a lifesaver."

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How MusiCares Helps "Lighten The Load" For Clients In Need

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Renée Fabian
MusiCares
Jun 12, 2018 - 3:38 pm

Sometimes life can be hard, whether faced with a medical emergency, a natural disaster or recovering from addiction. In these times, having someone by your side to help "lighten the load" can make all the difference. For professionals working in the music industry, that's where MusiCares comes in.

Dave Navarro's Powerful Message Of Hope

The lifesaving work of MusiCares covers a wide range of services for music industry creators to lend a hand for times when difficulties arise, including preventative care, instrument replacement, access to medical care and treatment, and so much more. It's a true safety net for musicians in need.

These services also include basic living support, including financial assistance for rent, car payments and utilities when unforeseen circumstances arise. For one client undergoing a life-threatening medical condition, that extra boost provided an extra security net that made an incredibly difficult situation just a little more manageable, and that's what MusiCares is all about.

"I just wanted to tell you again just how deeply you've touched our hearts and lightened our load," said a MusiCares client. "We're far from out of this mess, but MusiCares helped us out tremendously. I'm not sure how we would have survived the past few months without your support. Please accept our heartfelt thank you for all you did for us. You're angels sent from above. May God richly bless you and MusiCares."

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Yes, Mental Health Treatment Works

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As we close Mental Health Awareness Month this May, survey how treatment for mental illness can lead to hope and recovery
Renée Fabian
MusiCares
May 31, 2018 - 4:50 pm

Many times we tend to focus on the devastating impacts of mental illness — one in five U.S. citizens lives with a mental illness but more than 55 percent don't receive treatment in any given year. Often this focus helps expand on the breadth of the issue and initiates momentum to urge public officials to take action and to help organizations hone their services accordingly. But as we close Mental Health Awareness Month this May, it's also important to remember there's hope.

Dave Navarro's Powerful Message Of Hope

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 70 to 90 percent of those who have a mental illness experience improvement with treatment, including a reduction in symptoms and a better quality of life. This improvement can be accomplished through psychotherapy, medications or a combination of the two.

However, before a course of treatment can be successful, the first step is to know when to reach out for help.

As cited by the American Psychiatric Association, potential symptoms that could indicate someone is experiencing mental illness include withdrawal and isolation, having trouble at school or work, issues with concentration, a sense of having a "short fuse," apathy, feeling disconnected, persistent anxiety, unusual changes in behavior, mood or even habits such as sleeping and eating. Also be on the lookout for signs of an emergency, such as suicidal ideation, which requires immediate intervention.

"Sometimes the signs are obvious but at other times, something may feel slightly off and you can't figure out what it is," wrote psychologist David Sack in Psychology Today. "Contrary to popular misconception, you don't have to be 'crazy,' desperate or on the brink of a meltdown to go to therapy."

As Sack alludes to, the time to get help may be, perhaps surprisingly, before there is even anything noticeably wrong — preventative mental health care, if you will.

"I know this sounds strange, but I believe the best time to consider treatment is when things are going well," advises counselor Al Andrews, founder and executive director of Porter's Call. "Ninety-nine percent of the individuals who come into my office, arrive because they have a problem. … The Titanic has hit the iceberg and the ship is taking on water. ... What if people sought treatment when they heard there might be icebergs in the water ahead? The sooner that can be explored, the better that individual has to live a healthier life."

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Music Saved My Life: 2018 Mental Health Awareness Month

If you're ready to seek out mental health resources, there are several places you can start. Try therapist directories such as the one at Psychology Today or through your insurance provider. Mental health helplines can also be a great source of local mental health information for all income levels. Reach out to friends for possible referrals, or if you're a musician or music industry professional, call MusiCares to talk about what resources may be available.

Regardless, never be afraid to reach out for support, whether you're not feeling like yourself or you want to make sure your mind stays in tip-top shape. Treatment for mental health is available, and when people stick with it, it's effective. There's hope for everyone struggling with their mental health, including you.

"I was struggling with anxiety that I never had before following the passing of my father and a recent breakup. I couldn't get on a flight, barely get on stage and my life felt like it was crumbling apart," said a MusiCares client. "My manager called MusiCares and they helped me with a psych evaluation, medication and psychotherapy. I'm beginning to feel better and know it's a long road but finally have hope when I didn't before."

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Hurricane Irma: MusiCares' Ongoing Disaster Relief Efforts

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Brian Haack
MusiCares
Apr 10, 2018 - 5:21 pm

The one-two punch of consecutive hurricanes Irma and Maria, both of which made landfall as Category 5 storms in late 2017, caused unprecedented levels of damage and untold loss of life to the Caribbean Islands and the Southeastern U.S.

The road to recovery from these natural disasters has been long, and with large amounts of Puerto Rico — whose citizens were among the hardest hit by the storm series — still without power almost six months later, rebuilding efforts are still far from over.

For anyone affected by a major natural disaster, the personal struggle to rebuild and start over can be understandably monolithic, but for music people the problems can easily be compounded further.

The explicit costs of rebuilding a home could be an obvious first concern, but what if damage to roads and local infrastructure prevent a working musician from being able to travel and gig in order to raise the funds needed in the first place?

Thankfully, among its arsenal of philanthropic grants available to music people in times of need, MusiCares can often help offer the disaster relief assistance necessary to get affected music professionals back on their feet.

Here's what one recent client had to say about the help they were able to receive through MusiCares after Hurricane Irma:

"MusiCares stepped in to help me and my family during a time when we felt hopeless about our situation after Hurricane Irma. Our home was severely damaged and uninhabitable, but with their support we were able to move forward and pick up the pieces."

MusiCares: The Music Community's Safety Net All Year Long

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Music People In Need Get By With A Little Help From Their MusiCares Friends

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Brian Haack
MusiCares
Mar 13, 2018 - 5:43 pm

Artists and music people in need don't always find themselves in catastrophic situations – sometimes a little helping hand along the way is all that's needed to make the difference between a good month and a bad month.

For people fortunate enough to live in financially stable situations, something as small as a semi-annual visit to the dentist for a simple teeth cleaning might not seem like a big deal. But for those struggling to make ends meet, that same dentist visit can mean the world..

Thanks to MusiCares' Dental Clinics initiative, partnering dental professionals in cities around the country volunteer their time and services so music people in need can receive oral health treatments and checkups that would otherwise present a large financial burden due to lacking or insufficient insurance coverage.

Here's what one music professional has to say about the aid they were able to receive from MusiCares:

"Thank you so much for the dental cleaning in Detroit. I don’t have the dough to get it done on my own so to have people looking out for me means a lot."

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