Does a music career damage mental health? Or are people prone to anxiety and depression disproportionately drawn to music? Researchers haven’t figured that out, but multiple studies have found that musicians report more mental health issues than the general population.
Formerly known as Foundation 45, the Dallas organization was created after the deaths of Frankie Campagna and Adam Carter of the local punk band Spector 45. It now provides free mental health support to Texans 18 and older, including individual therapy, peer-support groups, art and music therapy, and LGBTQ support.
Oak Cliff singer, rapper and pianist Tye Harris headlines the event, which also includes the Dallas Latin ensemble Cayuga All Stars and singer-songwriters Courtney Hart and Tom Sless. The evening also includes wearable artwork created by Dallas-area artists and sold through live and silent auctions, along with an area where attendees can connect with local resources.
“Louder Than Stigma Fest is more than a concert. It’s a reminder that no one has to struggle alone,” Amplified Minds president Lauren O’Connor said in a statement. All proceeds support the organization’s mental health programs.
8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, Kessler Theater, 1230 W. Davis St., Dallas. $42 and up. prekindle.com.