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Wednesday 10 September 2014

You had to leave - Mark Storey - Guest post #WorldSuicidePreventionMonth



"My name is Mark Story, I am also known as 'Mental Health Music'. 


You can connect with me on Twitter, here >>  

'Mental Health Music' MHM, started about a year ago when I was hospitalized after a relapse, I hadn't played guitar for many years, but after finding an old guitar on the ward, I picked it up and started playing - words and music began pouring out of me,


Over the duration of my stay I kept on writing about how I was feeling, and about how my lived experience of mental illness had affected me. 

I continued to write my thoughts down over the coming weeks/months, and then, together with a music friend started recording what was pouring out of me. 

Initially we had no plan, except to record and upload to youtube - That was the beginning of what would eventually develop into a well known mental health awareness campaign. 12 months on MHM is known all over the world and I now have an EP, and a single on itunes and Amazon. 

Today, my music is played on radio stations around the world, and this November 21st; I will be playing at Peerfest 2014. 

My heart goes out to other suffers, my goal is to reach as many as possible with the message of recovery. Also, to tackle the stigma of mental illness, raise awareness, and speak out for the voiceless, the silent majority who suffer in silence around the world. 

So many are afraid to speak out, because of the nature of a traumatic event in their lives, or because they have been a victim of sexual abuse, or through fear of stigma, judgement. 

I am very passionate about mental health awareness, and support all those who speak out for the suffering.

Essentially MHM music is about reaching people where they are and being a comfort to them. 

As MHM grows, I will continue to give as much support as I can to those in need. 

Lets fight the stigma of mental health and suicide. 

No more shame!" 

14 comments :

  1. Wonderful post. I hope that people who struggle with mental illness (myself included, I struggle with depression) will be able to talk more about it.

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    1. Hi Linda, Thanks for taking the time to read/comment.

      Mark does a lot to raise awareness and support other sufferers, so it's lovely of you to show you're appreciation :)

      I'm sorry to hear you struggle yourself, and so glad you found something in the post that helped you and/or spoke to you personally.

      God bless you and yours

      Kimmie x

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  2. Great post, what brilliant work your doing x

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  3. Thanks for stopping by Lauren, I'll direct Mark to your kind comment :)

    God bless

    Kimmie x

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  4. It's always amazing and inspiring to see a creative project from the heart grow its own wings and take-off. Peace and blessings to you, and thank you so much for sharing your story, Mark. ❤

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  5. Thanks so much for taking the time to read/comment Gisele - I've made Mark aware that there's support/comments in response to his post, and I'm sure he'll pop over when he gets a chance to read them all (yours included)

    Best wishes

    Kimmie x

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  6. An inspiring post that reminds people in a dark place that there will be light.

    My brother, who passed away last year, had paranoid schizophrenia and was often hospitalised. He went to music college and played guitar and piano. His illness isolated him but his creativity, channelled through his music, helped him get through the day. :)

    Thanks for sharing, Mark and Kimmie. xx

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    1. Thank you for taking the time to read/comment Michelle, you're always so empathetic, supportive.

      I remember you telling about your brother, I wasn't aware (until today) though, that he found relief through music, I'm so glad he had that outlet
      it must have been a great comfort to him :)

      Much love, as always

      Kimmie x

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  7. Good post. An important subject! I struggled with depression for a long time, so this sort of hits a bit of my weak spots, but I think it's a really nice read. :)

    #RainbowBloghop

    ERFmama | www.erfmission.com

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  8. This is fantastic, what a great idea.
    thanks for linking up with #WeekendBlogHop!

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    1. Thanks for having me Vicky, and thank you for leaving such lovely feedback for Mark :) x

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  9. You are such a clever lovelly lady every blog or poem and photography now is fantastic xx

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  10. Aw Thank you, what a lovely thing to say!

    I think I know who I'm replying to, so I'm gonna head over to Twitter now, and find the 'you' I think you are :)

    Take care

    Kimmie x

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  11. Wonderful stuff Mark. If either you or any of the commenters here would like to share your experiences as part of a collaborative project I'm working on, feel free to make contact here: http://olinejad.com/yoknapatawpha/

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