Live Performance by James Baley

ASK THE ADVOCATES
James performs his unreleased songs, "Keep the Light on", which was inspired by two close people in his life that have suffered over the years with addiction and other challenges. After the performance, he joins us for a Q&A where he discusses his inspiration behind the song, and how he has managed the challenges that come with supporting loved ones that are deeply struggling. He also discusses his own struggles with anxiety, and the stigma that remains so prevalent in his community.
MORE ABOUT JAMES
James Baley is a Juno nominated, multi-disciplinary performer and music creator from Toronto who’s unapologetic energy magnetizes audiences. His lyrical style and soulful vocals take you on a journey through moments, memories and misfortune. James’ work with producer Azari on the track “Gotasoul” garnered him a Juno nomination for Dance Recording of Year (2019).
ABOUT ASK THE ADVOCATES
Millions and millions of people around the world live with mental illness, but their stories are not all the same. They come from different places, cultures, communities and countries. They like different things, have different kinds of friends, and cope with their symptoms in different ways. When talking about mental health, it's important that we highlight these differences and explore how they shape our experiences. Mental health narratives should be as diverse and unique as we are.
Ask the Advocates is an ongoing Q&A series with outspoken mental health sufferers from around the world. Guests will open up about their experiences living with a wide range of conditions and symptoms, and answer your questions about pain, growth, healing, treatment and more. Before each episode, spend some time learning about the scheduled guest and come prepared with questions that are relevant to what they've been through.
ABOUT MADE OF MILLIONS
The Made of Millions foundation is a global advocacy nonprofit on a mission to change how the world perceives mental health.
Each year, millions of people around the world are diagnosed with a mental health condition. People of every age, country, gender and ethnicity. Millions more go undiagnosed, and are forced to battle their symptoms without the care and support they deserve.
As sufferers, we know their pain. We know the isolation they experience at the hands of cultural stigma. We know the anger they feel at media outlets who misrepresent their conditions. And we know the frustration they have with healthcare systems that make it impossible to find help. The Made of Millions Foundation wants to heal this pain.
Using the power of art, media and digital technology, we’re on a mission to transform how the world perceives mental health. And in doing so, create a safer and more inclusive future for sufferers everywhere.
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