We fight for peace of mind

MMaD aims to raise awareness about depression within the heavy metal community because depression is one of the most common mental health conditions and a contributing factor in almost half of suicide deaths (Moitra et al., 2021). MMaD is designed to provide information on depression and suicidal behaviour, present research and promote discussions about mental health within the heavy metal community. 

MMaD is also a place where you can share your experiences, as well as hear the experiences of others. We know from research (Sunkel & Sartor, 2022) that having an opportunity to hear another person’s experience with depression can help us begin to believe that change might be possible. One of the biggest struggles of being depressed is the overwhelming feeling of isolation and loneliness.