Mental Health Month

In the final in a series of three essays, classical host Steve Seel explains that even the "angsty" bits can be a musical refuge for mental health — and if that wasn't the case, the blues or classic country wouldn't exist

I wish I had the perfect words to share with the rest of the Class of 2020, but I don’t. There are no words that come close to encompassing the unprecedented time we find ourselves in, and there are no words that can comfort the unique pain and sadness each of us are experiencing from afar. It feels like our ceremonies came to an unceremonious end before they could even begin, a loss of a milestone that we’ve spent our lifetimes working toward.

Low commodities prices, tariff wars and other troubles have made the last few years some of the toughest for farmers. And that was before the pandemic forced hog farmers to destroy their animals, or chicken farmers to dump eggs and dairy farmers to pour out milk. All of it is taking a toll on farmers’ mental health.

Two psychologists discuss how adults and children can deal with negative emotions such as fear, anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic.

YourClassical host Steve Seel explains why we need music more than ever in the second of three essays.