Episode 8: Grief and Depression, with Pilgrims

I speak to Kat and Rob from Fife band Pilgrims – after spending years feeling disillusioned with their music careers, the Scottish duo joined forces and found meaning in their work again by campaigning for their love of animals through song. In this candid interview, they share their histories with depression, loss and grief, and the power in music to heal and tell important stories.

WARNING: This episode explores topics of grief and suicidal feelings – please use links below for support

Follow Kat, Rob and Pilgrims on Facebook and Twitter:

https://twitter.com/Pilgrims_UK

https://www.facebook.com/pilgrimsUK/

Find their albums on:

Wilderness: https://pilgrimsuk.bandcamp.com/album/wilderness

Tundra: https://pilgrimsuk.bandcamp.com/album/tundra

Helplines, Counselling and Support

For grief, bereavement and loss:

Cruse: https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/local-services

For depression or suicidal feelings:
Samaritans: 116 123 or https://www.samaritans.org/

Papyrus: https://papyrus-uk.org/

Maytree: https://www.maytree.org.uk/

CALM: https://www.thecalmzone.net/ 

Other useful helplines and avenues of support:

Time to Change: https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/

Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/

Specific support for musicians:

Help Musicians: https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/

Bapam: https://www.bapam.org.uk/

Music Support https://www.musicsupport.org/what-we-do

To find a therapist visit:

BACP: https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Therapists

UKCP: https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/find-a-therapist/

NHS Counselling: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/free-therapy-or-counselling/