What if you could save a life?

Join us in bringing excitement and hope into the lives of teens and adolescents through magical fan-focused experiences, while providing crucial mental health resources to empower them to take charge of their mental well-being. We believe in the power music has to save lives and, through supporting this campaign, you can join SUPERBANDS in impacting young lives through music.

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October is Mental Health Awareness Month

Did you know that in 2022 15.08% of youth (age 12-17) report suffering from at least one major depressive episode (MDE) in the past year? Even more alarming, almost 1/4 of high schoolers report having seriousy considered attempting suicide in the past year (2022).

According to Lee et al. in a 2021 study reviewing fans within a particular music fandom, fans perceive emotional connection through artists’ messaging in their lyrics, and in the knowledge that other fans are listening to the same music. [Fans] also connect with the artists through shared mental health experiences and challenges that [band] members discuss in interviews and media other than music. Some [even] take an active participatory role in interpreting and creating content and engaging with the artists and others.

I personally, can attest to the power music (and its artists) has to save lives through my own experiences. Through creating curated care packages for the young person's fandom of interest, while including crucial resources and tools to support them through the challenges of growing up and promote positive mental health, we strive to give more than just a package. We give hope.

Our goal is to help young music fans in 3 distinct ways:
- Provide a moment of genuine excitement and pure bliss for a fan by allowing them to feel connected to their musical heroes.
- Offer mindfulness and mental health resources (entirely free of charge for the fan!) to empower them to take charge of their mental well-being, and have resources to refer to in times of need or crisis.
- Give them an unforgettable experience and memories to hold onto when all hope feels lost, reminding them that they truly matter.

Through our curated care packages, teen music fans receive a VIP experience straight to their doors. Receiving surprise goodies from their musical idols allows them to feel seen and loved, giving them hope even on the hardest days. Every package also includes useful mindfulness and mental health resources that encourages them to "stay strong and keep rockin' on."

About the Campaign
SUPERBANDS was founded in 2014 by Jessica Sikora, who looked back on the impact that music had during her own teenage years and wanted to build the community of hope she once longed for. Struggling with depression and self-harm as a result of bullying at school, she relied on the songs from her favorite artists and bands to get her out of bed every morning, and it was through counting down until their next album release or next concert that kept Jessica alive. In 2021, the organization began granting wishes in the hopes of empowering teens nationwide through feeling connected to their favorite musicians. On a mission to grant 500 wishes this year, support the SUPERBANDS Mental Health Awareness Campaign and help us make wishes come true through music.

More Information
Eager to get a glimpse at how powerful these packages can be? Watch our short film, "Music Saves Lives" here.

If you are interested in learning more about SUPERBANDS and our work, check out our website at www.superbands.me, or reach out to us directly at hello@superbands.me!

Mental Health Awareness Month

By SUPERBANDS

Mental Health Awareness Month

Help us make wishes come true through music to promote positive mental health

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