Inside S.L.A.M.: Mental Health, Musicians, and a Mission to Save Lives

Support Life and Music (S.L.A.M.) is a nonprofit committed to fighting musician self-destruction and exposing the real struggles artists face. Founder Jack Mangan joins Metal Mayhem ROC to explain how S.L.A.M. confronts the harsh realities of life in music through outreach, weekly survival-guide conversations, a growing resource network, and research-driven efforts focused on mental-health and addiction awareness in the rock and metal community. This episode breaks down the myths of rock-and-roll glamor, reveals the day-to-day challenges musicians endure, and shows how S.L.A.M. is leading meaningful change in mental-health support across the music scene.

Metal Mayhem ROC:

https://metalmayhemroc.com/

S.L.A.M. Official Website:

https://supportlifeandmusic.org

https://youtube.com/SLAMMusic

https://facebook.com/SLAM

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