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Volume 5, Issue 3
  • ISSN: 2052-3998
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Abstract

Heavy metal music was thought to be associated with mental health difficulties in early research. However, fans and performers often describe it as helpful for managing well-being, and more recent research proposes that it may have a role in terms of processing emotions and/or as a positive community influence. This article describes the development and theoretical background of the online peer support project Heavy Metal Therapy, which is informed by ideas from the recovery movement, voice dialogue and narrative practice. It describes the current facilitation/moderation process for the project including the use of recovery stories and blogs, and the dissemination of recovery model ideas via social media for people who find metal music helpful for managing mental health and well-being.

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Keyword(s): heavy metal music; mental health; peer support; psychology; therapy
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