Bud Chapplain joins East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat about his music career and deliver an important message with his new single:
Anxiety Denied: A Song of Hope inspired by personal experience to highlight Canada’s new
988 Suicide Crisis Line
Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia — Anxiety Denied is powerful anthem written by Bud Chapplain and Eric C Mestre, two resilient individuals who transformed their family experiences of mental illness into a source of inspiration. Anxiety Denied aims to shine a spotlight on the impact of mental illness and the launch of Canada's 988 Suicide Crisis Line, providing a beacon of hope for those facing similar challenges.
In a heartfelt expression of their journey, the lyrics convey the raw emotions of battling mental health issues and finding solace amid darkness. “Mental health issues have been front and center in my family’s life from depression to alcohol addiction to bipolar disorder”, Bud shares. Eric grew up with an alcoholic father and his younger brother, Ricky lost his life at a young age due to alcohol abuse. His life has been affected by mental illness and he still suffers from those memories.
“As musicians, we wanted to write about it and tell this story. When we found out about the Canadian launch of 988, we felt sharing our experiences would be the most effective way to connect with people and to get the message out.” Anxiety Denied urges individuals to reach out for help and support through the newly established 988 Suicide Crisis Line.
Bud says that “watching my wife bravely battle anxiety and depression, my daughter being diagnosed with bi-polar and borderline personality disorder, and experiencing my struggles with addiction, along with Eric’s lifetime memories of his brother Ricky’s untimely death have supplied all the ingredients we needed to make this song a true song of pain, suffering and most of all hope.” They believe music possesses a unique ability to connect with people on a profound level.
Bud wrote the melody and lyrics while his writing partner Eric created the music. Eric arranged the song, played, and programmed all the instruments and gave the song life. Together they gathered other music industry professionals who were also mental health supporters and finalized the music video.
Bud reached out to the government office responsible for the 988 roll out and was told that they were not doing a music video as part of the roll out. The boys did not quit or throw in the towel. Bud, Eric and their friends pushed forward wanting only to make sure Anxiety Denied brought its timely message to people and it would help people remember who to call when they are having a mental health crisis.
Their hope is that people will share this soul-stirring composition over social media. This will help breakdown the stigma surrounding mental illness and to encourage people to reach out for help when they are in trouble and in need of immediate support.
Join us in sharing the music video and spreading the word about Anxiety Denied and the importance of 988 to prevent people from dying by suicide. Together, let's create a chorus of compassion and understanding, reminding everyone that they are not alone in their struggles.
About Bud:
Bud, a songwriter, singer, and musician, is a passionate advocate for mental health, using his creative talents to make a positive impact. His song, born from personal experiences, serves as a beacon of hope and solidarity for those navigating the complexities of mental health.
About Eric:
Eric is a songwriter, singer, musician and producer. His experience and talents have helped many other musicians achieve their musical dreams. He has a passion for helping others get through mental health issues.
