Jamal Edwards explores mental health in the music industry | [Documentary]: SBTV

Depression and anxiety is a global epidemic with most suffering in silence. SBTV founder Jamal Edwards is on a mission to break the stigma around mental illness. In this documentary Jamal meets musicians such as Dave, Sasha Keable & more plus health professionals to talk about the influence of social media, the pressure of being in the public eye and why musicians are three times more likely to suffer from depression than the general public. That fact comes from a study conducted by www.helpmusicians.org.uk/asse...
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Director
Jack Harries
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Camera
Jack Harries & Irene Baque
Editor
Paul Frankl
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Producer
Irene Baque
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Exec Producer
Jamal Edwards
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Sound Mix
Sashko Micevski
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Colour Grade
Irving Harvey
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Thanks for watching!

[@Westyisthatyouyeah]

this is why everyone loves jamal because he takes time to help others in WHATEVER way he can unlimited respect for SBTV and jamal you are the guy.

[@shademan501]

I need to holla at him so he can fling some of that help my way!!! Loool!!! Sbtv All day!!!

[@PieRadioUK]

Personally believe anyone working in the creative sector, content creators, photographers, videographers, directors, designers, artists, producers, managers, entrepreneurs etc. have a much higher chance of suffering from mental illness. Many due to the pressure of what they’re doing, their the need to prove to their family they have a “real job”, some because they’re ambitious and have set goals that they want to achieve. Anyway, well done to Jamal for covering the topic, and the artists for speaking up. I really hope there are plans to make this into a series that covers how to spot when a friends or families are going through it and how to help them manage it.

[@manlikeJoe1010]

Big up Dave and big up Jamal for doing this. You man are spreading positivity and goodness across the country and thats all we ask of you

[@gunner1799]

Big up Jamal fam he has done a lot for the community

[@sweeneyzucchini]

Musicians work close to the soul. They will always be close the edge.

[@someonelong7528]

If that's true then you should be praying for most main stream artists souls.

[@jamil1359]

Jamal edwards is a legend !

[@jakespencer7085]

Big up the whole SBTV team and everyone that's involved and big up Jamal... Done so much for scene big up yourself bro

[@DS54]

Jamal Edwards is a legend

[@londontown3381]

Thanks bro, I’m struggling with depression as we speak.. this has helped my understanding

[@GhostingVibes]

intro song: J-mal | Next Level

[@shademan501]

Thanks this!!! It really opened my eyes!!! Nuff love for this channel!!!!

[@MsMystique29]

Well done for doing this Jamal, many of us needed to hear this.

[@VOLRAK1]

Mental illness particularly anxiety is common among young black males but it goes undetected for the most part and manifest itself in all sort of madness we see some of them get up to

[@someonelong7528]

You sound so small minded and it's sad you don't even realise. "Common amongst young black males" whys that then exactly? Because the colour of their skin is black? That makes no sense at all. Skin colour has no dictation over the mind. It can influence you into thinking a certain way if you have been conditioned that way. But that's still your mind doing the thinking. Not your skin colour. Small minds think alike

[@PeteS_1994]

Someone Long The person could be saying the truth, although imo it would probably be more to do with culture than race. Different cultures have different attitudes to mental illnesses.

[@1andonlychellexxx]

He doesn't sound small minded. He's right. We don't talk about it in our community and it goes undetected. There is nothing negative about using the word black. It is common amongst young black males.

[@makshakmc]

I suffer with this shit bad especially the past couple years big up for touching on a subject that so many battle with..

[@misso6420]

Thank you for this documentary and to the artists/professionals that took part, mental health is so real, ppl need to know that they are not alone and that there is help out there! 🙌🏾

[@12tribes61]

Need to see more of this real stuff big up sbtv!👏🏾

[@Afritunez]

More episodes! this was AMAZING thanks Jamal and SBTVT TEAM

[@carlosharris78]

ANXIETY COMES FROM TRYING TO ESCAPE FROM THE EMOTIONS & FEELINGS OF THE PRESENT MOMENT.

[@hungry4grime]

Thanks for this.

[@lolarose2497]

With anyone struggling with severe depression or anxiety, with professional help and time it does get better. The worst thing u can do is not talk about it because that's when u get sucked into this proper dark hole where u think there's no way out. #mentalhealthawareness 💛

[@12tribes61]

For people who search fame they need to realise that the industry is a beast! It will take you eat you and spit you out! Some are spat out half dead and manage to survive. others will fall victim and die whilst being chewed up by the beast. Look historically how many great music icons have died due to drug abuse due to pressure because of the industry. The industry is like grabbing a raging bull from the horns and hoping you survive the ride! Long story short there is more to life than fame! Tackling the issue of why do people want fame in the first place? Perhaps a mental rejection of some sort and feel that searching for fame will cure a mental problem. The industry is not a cure!

[@CrazyFai]

100% right!

[@suhail1200]

Jamal Edwards the legend at it again.

[@natalie8375]

This should have way more views. Love the positive message in this 👏🏿

[@jacquacooper]

Wow.....simply wow on how you tackle topics...what a on the point segment...thank you SBTV

[@andreajustine19]

I love the way Holiday explained mindfulness. Made it so much simpler to understand. Great piece of work and so important thanks for sharing xx

[@holidayphillips8124]

Just spotted this. Thank you so much Andrea. Appreciate it

[@ohdeniseluciani]

This was much needed

[@benjamingeyer8907]

Big up. Seriously helped me through my day today.

[@naomie427]

This helped me so much. So grateful for this video xo

[@AyBeOfficial]

big ups jamal! proper real guy!

[@LongaMc]

I could relate to so many parts of this big up that was a deep documentary

[@shanice-rochelle.j5897]

Aahhhhh Jamal Edwards!!! You did it differently this time! 😬 keep it up ❤️❗️

[@jordandenzel3421]

Thank you Jamal, thank you.

[@MrRevillz]

Massive respect Jamal!

[@leeibiza1]

Hope she finds the power to come back stronger Sasha Keable love your voice and your music 💪💪💪👌

[@franklinfreshmanshow6020]

Great, will watch this after my show. Keep it up SBTVeezy

[@jakethomas9131]

Being able to talk about your depression does not mean your weak, it shows how strong you are mentally. Love and peace

[@LukeNovember]

I respect this too much

[@DoesItBang]

Large Up Jamal For This One 💥💥

[@ronaldoscott8689]

Respect for this.

[@joao9655]

Big up Jamal everytime man

[@lewispeake2637]

Well done Jamal, shining light on a really important subject

[@danecobain]

Great job.

[@inspirenrich]

I’ll always rate Jamal the highest out of all platform owners(link up and grm) of course he’s the most successful - but he is also the open and honest one and pulls together stuff like this exceptionally. Big up Jamal! SB TVVVVVVVVVV

[@blissfulsperspective]

yes to the meditation! meditation is a saviour

[@4low123]

Thank you Jamal for restoring some faith in humanity. Keep up the good work yet again

[@ultrasound-brighton8903]

This is wicked. Big ups.

[@joxmusic3398]

Very very dope documentary, big up yourself

[@zeshofficial]

Nothing but respect for this Jamal, No doubt see Yous at sbtv at some point soon 🙏🏽

[@CrunkKing232]

This is really good, I suffer from anxiety I can relate

[@Elm0Films]

mvp

[@BongieThaYungN]

Nice!

[@user-mo9fn5wd1r]

what song is playing in the beginning?

[@GhostingVibes]

J-mal | Next Level

[@user-mo9fn5wd1r]

thx

[@zachsurp]

mannnn this rules thank you instagram is the worst

[@ShadowCV]

Massive respect to Jamal for speaking out on this! 👌🏻 Check out the Video 'Not Alone' on my channel a track I made just about this subject 💙🙌🏻

[@baller6714]

💯💯

[@HIQ45]

Should have interviewed Snowy, after his verse on Manga’s Outbreaks song, I would have loved to here his story and journey but this video was a great video tbh

[@chadmarrison5506]

yo whats that intro song!!

[@GhostingVibes]

J-mal | Next Level

[@DustyLDN]

J-mal - Next Level 💥💥

[@a.b.2958]

Jamal Edwards does a very good job.

[@BlizzRegisUK]

👏🏾👌🏾✔

[@tyronemuaka5417]

nice one Jamal

[@tw-nn4lk]

Love the certi fam hat the movement is real lol

[@lxdesign1]

You should consider submitting this film to www.rendezvouswithmadness.ca for their film festival next year. The festival focuses on mental health and addiction themed films and shorts. Presented in Toronto, Canada.

[@Rheez.]

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[@TalkOTR]

Thank you to Jamal and everyone involved for creating this documentary, for being vulnerable and speaking openly about mental health on their own terms. We reviewed it here: mmhhmmproject.tumblr.com/post/167521325382/in-this-new-documentary-jamal-edwards-meets-up

[@EleanorConway]

totally get the scrolling thru instagram and feeling unsurmountable jealousy. it's toxic

[@tes-xj8uy]

someone remind me what song 1:50 is. the nostalgia 😭

[@tottts29]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@ohyeahyeah7527]

Yoo ok i wanna help if u have ps and suffer from depression or anxiety go on a long holiday with family or to meet family! Worked for me

[@spanking_noobs]

Hmmmm hoo would put thumbs down on this type of vid big up jamal for spreading the word but i think a fue more ppl needs more education

[@MLKBEATS]

That social media depression is real. Stop idolizing everyone else and start idolizing yourself ~ @beatslikeaslave

[@poeticamber]

I recently directed a video with Jody Quine that came from her struggles with depression, please see "Go On" at kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnOVeKGVZaymapI

[@sparkidee]

Jamal I'd love to talk to you about my journey through music with mental health. I've self medicated for many years just by making music it's my go to thing to keep me calm and sane. Get in touch would love to talk to you, send me a message on FB. Name is Sparki Dee

[@mattfm101]

Watch this scene die, if you guys start doing conscious lyrics, I hope it doesn't though