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Today (October 10th) is World Mental Health Day<\/b>. With the ever-changing and demanding world of social media, entertainment and politics, the wellbeing of us all is considerably more important than ever. One key demographics that the modern world demands have affected is young people.<\/p>\n
World Mental Health Day<\/b> aims to raise awareness of issues revolving around mental health and remove to social stigma that surrounds it. This year’s campaign focuses on young people and the changing world. As the World Federation for Mental Health<\/em> explains<\/a>, “young people are spending most of their day on the internet \u2013 experiencing cyber crimes, <\/em>cyberbullying, and playing violent video games.”<\/em> While the numbers of suicide and substance have been\u00a0steadily rising, with hardly anything being taught to young people about maintaining their wellbeing.<\/p>\n Thankfully in recent years, we have seen various bands and causes raise awareness about mental health issues and the support available. Likewise, Already Heard<\/strong> has always been keen to highlight and support organisations such as Samaritans, MIND, Heads Above The Waves and CALM, amongst others, to help with highlighting mental health support.<\/p>\n To mark this important day, we have put together a playlist of songs chosen by musicians and Already Heard<\/b> contributors. ‘Songs of Hope’<\/i> is a selection of tracks that people have found comfort, hope and understanding when they’re going through difficult spells.<\/p>\n