A story in Sunday's Winston-Salem Journal brought further validation of the benefits music offers to those with mental illness.
Ronald Braunstein and Caroline Whiddon have founded the Me2 Orchestra in Vermont, comprising people with mental illness and those who support them. Their goal is to increase public awareness of the gifts of people with mental illness, and to remove the stigma associated with having a mentally disorder.
In the process, the orchestra has given many participants - including conductor Braunstein - an opportunity to feel the healing power of music.
Learn more about the Me2 Orchestra here.
Thank you for sharing the word about Me2/Orchestra, Dr McCullough! We hope to branch out into different communities, forming "sister orchestras" in other states, due to the overwhelming feedback we've received from people around the country since the Associated Press article was published. Keep you your important work in helping people live successfully with mental illness!
ReplyDeleteCaroline, I'm pleased to hear that you are considering bringing your great idea to other communities. Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to hear about similar programs in other locations. If anyone knows of such programs, please post a comment here. Thanks.
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