Latest about Mental health
Duff McKagan: “I discovered my acoustic guitar as a refuge during Covid. It lessens the panic attacks”
The Guns N’ Roses bassist and songwriter speaks candidly about how trading the bottle for playing acoustic has helped his panic attack and mental health struggles
7 ways playing guitar can benefit your mental health
Guitar is more than a hobby – here are 7 ways it can help you deal with the challenges life throws at you
AWOLNATION's Aaron Bruno shares his guitar and emotional journey, and reveals why, for him, "music is mental health"
The leader of the crossover rock act details his rocky road to success, how songwriting and guitar playing has helped him throughout his life – and how one of John Frusciante's Strats ended up on AWOLNATION's latest all-star covers album
Nothing More on the personal challenges that fed new album Spirits, and how 2014's Jenny moved the band into a position of mental health advocacy
Written for vocalist Jonny Hawkins' sister, who suffers with bipolar disorder, Jenny saw considerable mainstream success, and even spawned mental health movements. Here, guitarist Mark Vollelunga and bassist Daniel Oliver reflect on how music can be "more than just frequencies"
Country music star Jimmie Allen talks mental health: “Music has always been my go-to, but there are times I can't get out of my head long enough to write”
The self-taught guitarist and multi-instrumentalist discusses his struggle with bipolar depression, and shares advice for those suffering with mental health issues
Andy Timmons opens up on mental health: “The guitar and music have always been catharsis for me. I can't imagine life without them”
The virtuoso shares his struggles with depression, alcohol and tinnitus – and how a lifelong love of guitar playing and music helped him through it all
Dave Weiner: “For a long time I had no desire to pick up a guitar. The guitar has always been my coping mechanism and now it seemed silly”
The much-loved guitar educator and Steve Vai’s touring guitarist on confronting grief, and knowing when to seek help and mental health support when you need it most
JD Simo unpacks the legacy of Elvis Presley and reveals how he nailed Scotty Moore’s guitar tone for Baz Luhrmann’s new biopic
As sole guitar player on Elvis, JD Simo left no stone unturned in search of the gear to bring rock ’n’ roll history to life, but as he explains, it was a gig he had been waiting his whole life for
