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Topic Tuesday// Music is Medicine// Tuesday 18th April 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

TideisTurningSenior Contributor22 Mar 2023, 1:21 pm AEDT

Topic Tuesday// Music is Medicine// Tuesday 18th April 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

On Tuesday 18th of April, we will be joined by professional musician Sammi Constantine for a discussion about artistic expression, sharing experiences of mental health creatively, and the way that art and music can be use in difficult times.

The event start times across Australia are below:

Western Australia: 3:30pm
Northern Territory & South Australia: 5pm

Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria & Tasmania: 5:30pm

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OaktreeSenior Contributor18 Apr 2023, 5:39 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday// Music is Medicine// Tuesday 18th April 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

Well music can be transformative. It can lift your mood, if you listen to the right songs. Pretty much there is a song out there for every emotion/feeling. I think music is important for mental health

Meggle

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SconstantineContributor18 Apr 2023, 5:40 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday// Music is Medicine// Tuesday 18th April 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

What role does music play in your mental health? What drew you to pursuing music professionally?

Just as the title of this forum suggests music is medicine. I write it for myself to heal and as a cathartic release, but I also feel as though by sharing what I've been through. I'm also helping other people feel as though they belong. I actually started writing poetry when I was admitted to hospital for anorexia when I was 15 years old. I was there for six weeks and had a lot of time to think . This is when I found writing as a therapeutic outlet. When I was discharged from hospital, I kept writing as a form of expression and eventually it turned into a project that I took seriously. After releasing music for a couple of months I realized how much I loved it, and the people around me were quite receptive to what I was putting out, so I kept going.

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amber22Senior Contributor18 Apr 2023, 5:41 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday// Music is Medicine// Tuesday 18th April 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

So true! It's like there is a soundtrack to life and all of it's ups and downs! @Oaktree

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OaktreeSenior Contributor18 Apr 2023, 5:43 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday// Music is Medicine// Tuesday 18th April 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

@tonys @LeChuck @Sophia1

Come join in? Musical discussion

Meggle

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Blossom497Contributor18 Apr 2023, 5:44 pm AEST

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When I saw that you were the guest for tonight, I listened to some of your music, and then I saw two reels you did where you sang a song about how a woman was treated within the music industry and perhaps more generally. I thought that was really courageous. I am not sure what your own lived experience is, i have lots of different ones, but i think i have adhd and i can relate to some of your lyrics. I can also see how cathartic and helpful writing is likely to be for you.

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xaenicaNew Contributor18 Apr 2023, 5:45 pm AEST

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how do i access

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Blossom497Contributor18 Apr 2023, 5:47 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday// Music is Medicine// Tuesday 18th April 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

isnt it cool when you do something that feels so right and you receive encouragement to keep going. then it feels like there are some people behind you cheering you on.

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TideisTurningSenior Contributor18 Apr 2023, 5:47 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday// Music is Medicine// Tuesday 18th April 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

Our next question for @Sconstantine; What inspires you to share your lived experiences with mental health through your music?

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OaktreeSenior Contributor18 Apr 2023, 5:47 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday// Music is Medicine// Tuesday 18th April 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

@Sconstantine

I have never heard of you but you are obviously successful, you have released quite a lot of songs. Do you want to tell us a bit about your musical career?

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amber22Senior Contributor18 Apr 2023, 5:48 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday// Music is Medicine// Tuesday 18th April 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

Hey @xaenica

Thank you for joining us tonight for Topic Tuesday 🙂

You're on the right thread! If you just keep hitting the refresh button every couple of minutes it should refresh the chat that is going on, and you're welcome to click the 'reply' button and share your thoughts/ any questions you may have too.

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