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Brit award contenders score a hit in the battle against mental health stigma | Musique Non Stop

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Saturday, February 20, 2016

Brit award contenders score a hit in the battle against mental health stigma

Years & Years singer Olly Alexander’s openness has been a lifeline to troubled young people, say fans and campaigners

Whether or not up-and-coming electronica trio Years & Years win any of the four Brit awards for which they have been nominated this week, their mere presence in the O2 arena will be a cause for celebration. At a time when successful new bands are thinner than ever on the ground, the group are keeping that particular flag flying. But Years & Years are also unusual for another reason: not many bands can claim to be have been feted by medical professionals for raising awareness about one of the major health issues of the day.

Lead singer Olly Alexander spoke to the Guardian’s Owen Jones last month about his battle with mental health problems, describing night terrors involving “really scary visions and dreams, so [he] wouldn’t want to sleep”. The singer eventually had counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy.

More than half of mental health problems in adults start before the age of 18

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by Rebecca Ratcliffe via Electronic music | The Guardian

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