Mental Notes
Exploring the intersection of Music and Mental Health
Mental Notes
Exploring the intersection of Music and Mental Health
About Mental Notes
Exploring the intersection of Music and Mental Health
Following a recent episode of mental health struggles, Fran (a former mental health worker and a current amateur music critic), once again reflected on how important music is when it comes to keeping his head as level as it can be.
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Recent Episodes
Series 2, Episode 3 - Dominie Hooper on processing trauma through music, the joy of teaching creativity, and being a hopeful 'hidden gem'
Mental Notes • Apr 23, 2026
Series 2, Episode 2 - Brain Leak on addiction, using songwriting as expression and, randomly, the joys of joinery
Mental Notes • Apr 13, 2026
Series 2, Episode 1 - Tenderness talks overcoming grief through music, songs that give you hope, and choosing a band name you're not ashamed of
Mental Notes • Apr 3, 2026
Episode 6 - Holysseus Fly on using music to overcome grief and being a unknown pop sensation
Mental Notes • Nov 25, 2025
Episode 5 - Ellen Beth Abdi on letters to her 11-year-old self, the power of singing, and why I'm a 6 music dad by osmosis
Mental Notes • Oct 8, 2025
Episode 4 - Astles on an album inspired by his uncle's mixtape, community music, and a hopeful view of mental health
Mental Notes • Oct 1, 2025
Episode 3 - Benedict Benjamin on songwriting, mental health, and the therapy of band practice
Mental Notes • Sep 17, 2025
Episode 2 - Bria Salmena talks Big Dog and the battles of being vulnerable on record
Mental Notes • Sep 5, 2025
Episode 1 - Chloe Foy talks mental health and music
Mental Notes • Aug 29, 2025
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