Does the music itself matter, or does it matter more who's leading it? Benjamin Turner on facilitation, culture and belonging, and why well-intentioned choices can sometimes shut young people's culture out. Link to full episode in thread 👇🧵

Looking for a designated charity this year? Whether you're a workplace, choir, school, or community group, we'd love you to consider supporting the Sing Up Foundation.

New research is exploring how singing, alongside skin-to-skin contact and other supportive care, may help support infants’ pain regulation: https://f.mtr.cool/qycqthqlde #SingUpFoundation #SingingForWellbeing #ChildrensMentalHealth #ArtsandHealth

What helps people thrive? Self-Determination Theory suggests wellbeing is supported by autonomy, competence and relatedness.

What if inspiring children through music isn't just about creating future musicians? Sometimes it's in the connections, relationships and opportunities for development it creates right now. https://f.mtr.cool/olsyqxjrsl

How can singing shape how we show up? 🎵 Two of the areas we're noticing are self-belief and how we relate to others. Explore more: bit.ly/452Fgyy #musiced #musiceducation #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky #creativehealth #singforconnection

What skills can't technology replace? For World Youth Skills Day, UNESCO-UNEVOC highlights the importance of social-emotional skills alongside technical expertise.

You don't have to be 'good' at singing to benefit from it. Many of the well-being benefits of creative activities come from the process of creating, not the finished product. https://f.mtr.cool/qndxqymrlk #artsinhealth #edusky #singforconnection #musiceducation

Exploring effective practice in singing for mental health and wellbeing? Our resource hub includes guidance on creating safe spaces, working in challenging settings, autism-friendly singing, beatboxing, and supporting young refugees through music-making. 👇🧵

In case you missed it, this recent study conducted by Imperial College London's National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI) highlighted the positive impact of the ENO Breathe programme on the quality of life of participants living with long COVID.  Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/buussttbps

What happens when singing becomes a natural part of children's everyday lives? Professor Graham Welch reflects on how singing can become part of children's collective identity and support belonging and community.

Award-winning musician @dylanandthemoon is creating viral duets with recordings of his pre-transition self. A moving story about songwriting, self-acceptance and embracing your whole story. #creativehealth #singingforwellbeing #singforconnection https://f.mtr.cool/kyalmruwdm

As an independent charity, we rely on donations to bring the joy and benefits of singing to more children and young people. Can you help? https://f.mtr.cool/iyggdwuask #musiced #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #singforconnection #SmallCharityWeek

Infographic: five circles on relational ecology: the space, agency, repertoire, framing, and the group are all things that matters for connecting to the benefits of singing.

We often talk about the benefits of singing, but the real question is: what makes singing work? Yes, research shows singing can reduce stress, boost mood, and support connection, but these outcomes don’t happen automatically. They depend on the conditions we create.

Did you know that singing can help build connection, belonging and confidence for young people navigating displacement. We did a research report a while back, which shines a light on this topic and current practice: https://f.mtr.cool/dtvdxtsavu #RefugeeWeek  #SingForConnection

What can singing make possible in complex settings? This short film explores practitioner experiences from hospitals, alternative provision and displacement contexts — and the importance of trust, agency and connection in the work. Created with @yyandmusic.bsky.social - link in thread 👇

Singing for wellbeing and Music Therapy are distinct practices — but the relationship between them is more nuanced than simple categories sometimes allow. Our publication explores where singing sits across mental health support contexts. https://bit.ly/4nAS6g5 #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth

"The performance of not caring, or being excellently non-excellent." Benjamin Turner names the survival strategy so many young people are living with - Special podcast episode 👇 Spotify: bit.ly/4o9BXyf YouTube: bit.ly/3RMSEDE #musiced #singingforwellbeing #edusky #creativehealth #singforconnection

A practitioner shared: while waiting for #CAMHS, young people joined a choir — and later recognised they were already doing breathing and regulation work there. #mentalhealth #singing #artsandhealth #singingforhealth #wellbeing

Group singing or 1–2–1 vocal work for young people’s mental health? 🎶 We’ve found both can be powerful. Our new publication Being Seen, Being Heard, Feeling Connected explores the research, practice and gaps in understanding. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/SUFNewPublication

Our new publication has arrived 🎉 Being Seen, Being Heard, Feeling Connected explores how singing can support young people’s mental health — beyond just 'feeling good.'Built from 50+ sources of evidence, insight & lived experience. Read & join the conversation 👇 https://bit.ly/4nAS6g5

Some great questions coming through in our live webinar! Join the conversation now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqRBhPVIBw4 #SingForConnection #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #SingingForMentalHealth #ChildrensMentalHealth #MusicEducation #SingUpFoundation

…and we’re live! Our new report - Being Seen, Being Heard, Feeling Connected - launches today. Join the conversation now on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqRBhPVIBw4 #SingForConnection #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #SingingForMentalHealth

Today's the day 🎤 Join us live at 1pm as we launch Being Seen, Being Heard, Feeling Connected. Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@SingUpFoundation #musiced #musiceducation #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky #creativehealth #singforconnection #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Launching our new publication this Weds with a panel discussion. We want your Qs 💬 What would you ask about singing and young people’s mental health? Reply here or DM Free webinar: bit.ly/SUFWebinar #musiced #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #edusky #singforconnection #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

70% of music practitioners want more support for working with young people's mental health. They're doing vital work and asking for more support. Our new publication launches 13 May. Free webinar: bit.ly/SUFWebinar #musiced #singingforwellbeing #edusky #singforconnection #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

When words aren’t enough, singing and vocal work can reach young people in remarkable ways ✨ Our new publication explores how. Free webinar 13 May: bit.ly/SUFWebinar #musiced #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #edusky #creativehealth #singforconnection #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Meet the panel. On 13 May we launch Being Seen, Being Heard, Feeling Connected with Prof. Graham Welch, Ben Turner, Baz Chapman, facilitated by Katherine Zeserson. Free webinar. Register: bit.ly/SUFWebinar #musiced #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #edusky #creativehealth #singforconnection

What can singing really do for children and young people’s mental health? We’ve been finding out. Our new publication lands 13 May with a free launch webinar. Register: bit.ly/SUFWebinar #musiced #musiceducation #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky #creativehealth