POWER

Join the MHA and Felt Studios as we bring a novel new kind of concert to the community. On May 22nd, we will hosta  virtual event featuring live music by Tyon ‘T-Lyon’ Davis and break out candid commentary on mental illness and ways to cope. T-Lyon’s music often centers around struggles with mental illness. A song entitled “Power” specifically tackles the issue of suicide. The lyrics  skillfully create a hopeful, if gritty, narrative about staying positive while dealing with overbearing struggles in life: “Know that everyday the devil test me/but, see I’m living stress free/can’t let your energy affect me/I battled suicide/I’m still alive/depression tried to come get me.” This approach to thinking about and opening talking about mental struggles fits hand-in-hand with the MHA’s mission. This event aims to promote Mental Health Month. Mental Health Month is national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Each year we fight…