The Scotsman

Campaign launched to tackle mental health crisis in the music industry

- By JOE NERSSESSIA­N newsdeskts@scotsman.com

listening, advice and signpostin­g with medical, clinical, therapeuti­c and welfare support for those who need it.

It is set to launch later this year.

The campaign has been backed by Linkin Park’s management, according to Madina Lake bassist Matthew Leone, who has toured with the band.

He said Bennington would have approved of the helpline, adding: “This unique service will revolution­ise the way musicians and the music industry think about mental health.

“It’s been a long time in coming and I strongly urge the music community to support this brand new fund.”

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