Each of our band has been through some pretty heavy stuff in the last two years and the issue of mental health is at the forefront of our minds. Between us we have been affected directly and indirectly by a loss of life, depression, addiction, anxiety and even sickness.

Pretty much the kitchen sink has been thrown at us, but we have found ways to be the buoyant rubber duck in the storm and gathered the energy to set our dreams ablaze like never before! To those struggling we can offer a number of bits of advice…

You Are Not Alone: We know it’s a brutal Michael Jackson song, but let’s ignore that. There are millions of people who have what you have. It is going to be okay.  Seek Help: Whether it is from a trusted friend, mentor or even…

Self Help: Go on YouTube and seek words of wisdom from the likes of Jocko Willink, Gary V, Orison Swett Marden and Tony Robbins. Listen to these and let your personal airwaves start to fill with ideas and thoughts that can bring you forward.

Protect and Fuel Your Happiness: We have a saying in the band: ‘Protect the castle… always’ . This can mean a dream, a friendship, a job, a place or a moment in your day. Protect your happiness like you would protect a small fire in a storm. Protect it against all negativity! That includes even friends and family and the small talk Olympics at work that seek to bring you down.

Always remember, you are unique, you are brilliant and you have something awesome ahead of you. It is in the hard times where you genuinely have the best opportunity to hit back at life and take action.

100 Voices was published in the Hot Press Mental Health Special in conjunction with Lyons Tea and Pieta House as part of the Now We're Talking Campaign. For more please visit hotpress.com/now-were-talking/