100 Voices: Sean McGrath on Looking Out for Each Other: #NowWereTalking

Mental health is something that we as a band definitely want to prioritise, both within our own group and with those who listen to our music. We are an all-male band and know that men under the age of 35, just like us, are particularly at risk of dying by suicide in Ireland. Amongst ourselves, we encourage each other to talk about how we are feeling - being a musician by nature gives rise to a lot of factors that can cause stress and worry.

We look out for each other and try to de-stigmatise mental health by having open and frank discussions about our emotions. Within our songwriting, we like to show male vulnerabilities and really push home how normal it is to not be okay all of the time. Our song "Cry Monster Cry" in particular details one situation where a man is in a difficult place, mentally, as a result of domestic abuse.

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/