Ed Sheeran, Alex Warren, and Shaboozey speak to the importance of mental health conversations

Each artist was a part of our annual 'We Can Survive' event
Ed Sheeran at Audacy's 'We Can Survive'
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By , Audacy

It was an amazing night of music at Audacy's 12th annual We Can Survive show at Prudential Center in Newark, and present in every part of the evening was the importance of mental health and continuing the conversation, because talk saves lives.

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This year's sold out show supports Audacy's I'm Listening mental health initiative that encourages more mental health conversations, with a portion of proceeds donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. You heard the message of hope on the stage, in the crowd, and inside the Hard Rock Artist Lounge with a few of our performers.

Alex Warren

Alex Warren shared that he's made talking about grief and writing about grief a central focus after the things he has gone through, partly in hopes that others know they are not alone.

Shaboozey

Shaboozey knows it's important to connect with people that need the help and need the support. He shows that in his music, and it extends to his presence on stage.

Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran was "over the moon" about his inclusion in Audacy's 'We Can Survive,' knowing first hand the importance of keeping the conversation going when it comes to mental health.

I'm Listening, Audacy's platform committed to more mental health conversation, teams up with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP fosters a caring community of people who walk together, learn together, understand and encourage each other, and cheer each other on through hope and healing. We Can Survive supports AFSP’s life-saving work of delivering education, loss support, advocacy efforts and community-based programs and events in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Part of the proceeds from this year’s show will support their life-saving efforts including AFSP’s flagship program Talk Saves Lives which helps people learn more about suicide prevention, including protective factors and how to have real conversations that connect people to help. Join the conversation on suicide prevention. Learn more at AFSP.org.

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