Winner of Songs for Major Artists in UK Songwriting Contest:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EnKspMepXU

Lead & background vocals: Charlie
Recorded by Tom Gibson at Blackhill Studios
Remixed by Kevin Charge

INVISIBLE CROSS
Mike Brayn / Claire Robinson / Kevin Charge

THERE’S A YOUNG MAN
WITH A SHACKLED HEART
CHAINS OF GRIEF HE CAN'T CUT THROUGH
SOMEONE SPECIAL
WAS CRUELLY TAKEN
WAY TOO SOON

NO ONE HEARS NO ONE HEARS
THE SILENT CRY
CAUSE HE BLOCKS THEN HE LOCKS
LOCKS IT UP SO TIGHT

DON’T LET IT BREAK YOU
WE ALL BEAR AN INVISIBLE CROSS
IT CANNOT SHAPE YOU
WE ALL SHARE AN INVISIBLE CROSS
HIDDEN SCARS MAKE US WHO WE ARE
HIDDEN SCARS MAKE US WHO WE ARE

THERE’S A SAD GIRL
WITH A HEART OF THORNS
IT DEFENDS HER KEEPING LOVE AT BAY
ALL THE BATTLES
IN A CHEATING WORLD
STOLE HER TRUST AWAY

I HAVE BEEN THERE
AND I UNDERSTAND
HOW THE HEAVY WEIGHT CAN TAKE YOU DOWN
GONNA TRY TO
RISE ABOVE IT
FIND A WAY SOMEHOW

NO ONE SEES NO ONE SEES
THE WRECK INSIDE
NO ONE KNOWS EVEN THOUGH
IT IS IN PLAIN SIGHT

DON’T LET IT BREAK YOU
WE ALL BEAR AN INVISIBLE CROSS
IT CANNOT SHAPE YOU
WE ALL SHARE AN INVISIBLE CROSS 

DON’T LET IT BREAK YOU
WE ALL BEAR AN INVISIBLE CROSS
IT CANNOT SHAPE YOU
WE ALL SHARE AN INVISIBLE CROSS 
HIDDEN SCARS MAKE US WHO WE ARE
HIDDEN SCARS MAKE US WHO WE ARE

Repeat Chorus...


photo: Taryn Elliott / pexels.com

Invisible Cross

Lourah Kelly, PhD, discusses avatar therapy for alcohol use and suicide prevention in a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast.

More resources can be found at the following link: https://www.umassmed.edu/TransitionsACR/resources/mental-health-resources/

Research explores avatar therapy for alcohol use disorder, suicide prevention

In this episode of the Mind First Mental Health podcast, we dive into the challenges of inspiring healthy habits in older adults, particularly when traditional routines and screen-time habits dominate their lives. We explore strategies to encourage physical activity and adherence to physio workout routines, even for the most devoted couch potatoes. With a focus on building motivation and making health a family priority, we share actionable tips and uplifting stories to spark change and foster wellness. Whether you’re helping aging parents, grandparents, or friends, this episode offers valuable insights to create a healthier, more active lifestyle for everyone.

Ep. 14 | New Year, New Insights: Reflecting, Growing, and Thriving

This realization has led to the adoption of employee mental health solutions, which aim to support workers' mental well-being, reduce stress, and improve morale in the workplace.

Unlocking Success with Effective Employee Mental Health Solutions

Recorded/Mixed as one track on a phone while  on forced medication during an involuntary stay at St Thomas General Hospital Mental Health Wing Floor 3.  #SALAD

Word Salad [On Forced Medication] - FREE SALAD - HOSPITAL MIXTAPE [Explicit] [1 FIRE TRACK!]

This instrumental was created in Remembrance and homage of my beloved late uncle Errol who going through psychological hardships, He took his own life by Jumping onto the tracks of an oncoming metropolitan train rolling at Full speed outside the back of my home(garden) in 2001.i have decided to create this to raise awareness to the world, of the difficulties of Mental health around the world and to reach out to those who have been deeply affected by suicide in what ever way. I myself struggle with my mental health and have tried to commit suicide twice and ended up in psych hospital in the past. if you are experiencing anything like this or have done reach out to me for support as I understand and can resonate with this world. Stay strong, Stay positive and Talk about it. if YOU or anybody you know is having a heard time? talk to someone today 116123 (Samaritans)

FlexXnwL 144000 Instrumental (suicide on the metroline) Rest in Paradise Uncle Errol #Always missed and FOREVER Loved

"What is mental health? How can you work to improve and maintain your mental health if you don’t even know what that means?"  Those questions are from an article in Psychology Today.  The writer of this article, Nancy S. Buck, PhD, goes on to say, "...when it comes to mental health we can’t even define it let alone take steps to develop or improve it." 
 
In a comprehensive new review published in Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, the effects of “subjective well-being”—a measure of how people evaluate their own lives—on various aspects of physical health was examined. According to lead author Edward Diener, professor of social psychology at the University of Utah, these studies have confirmed, with “almost no doubt,” that happiness really can influence health.”
 
In this week's program we will discuss why it is necessary to view mental health as important as physical health, and the importance happiness plays in achieving and maintaining good mental health.
​
Our special guest is Mr. Sporty King, CHP, who is a renowned motivational speaker and has been called the Master of Listening, and an Acronym Addict. He is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, facilitator and emcee who is an expert on interpersonal skills who uses the perfect blend of humor and wisdom to share his personal and corporate experiences, toward helping others feel good about themselves.

Mental Health Awareness Week and The Importance Of Finding Your Happy Zone

This song explores the feeling of being lost and disconnected in a fast-paced, overwhelming world, while struggling to find personal identity and peace. Despite the challenges, it conveys resilience and hope, with a sense of determination to remain true to oneself, even when misunderstood.
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Lyrics:

[Verse 1]
Waking up to another day, my mind's a carousel
Thoughts are racing all around, like a story no one can tell
Trying to fit in with the world, but I'm feeling out of place
Every word, every smile, it’s like a mask I have to face

[Pre-Chorus]
They say just be yourself, but who am I supposed to be?
When the world feels like a puzzle, and I'm missing every piece

[Chorus]
I’m living in a world that’s too loud, too bright
A million voices, I can't find the light
But I keep on walking, trying to find my way
In a world that doesn’t see me, in a world that makes me stray

[Verse 2]
Sitting in a crowded room, I’m alone with my own mind
Conversations feel like noise, no connection I can find
I see the world in colors that nobody else can see
But every time I try to share, they just look right through me

[Pre-Chorus]
They say just be yourself, but what if they can’t understand?
A mind that's wired different, like a stranger in this land

[Repeat Chorus]

[Instrumental]

[Bridge]
Every day’s a battle, trying to find some peace
In a world that moves so quickly, where can I find my release?
I know there’s beauty in my mind, a melody unsung
So when I try to share my song, it feels like I’m speaking in tongues

But I’ll keep on singing, even if I'm out of tune
With a heart that’s beating to a different kind of moon
I know there's a place for me, where my colors will shine through
In a world that’s wide and wondrous, where I can just be true.

[Outro]
I’m living in a world that’s too loud, too bright (too bright)
A million voices, I can't find the light (find the light)
But I keep on walking, trying to find my way
In a world that doesn’t see me, in a world that makes me stray

In a world that makes me stray ooohhhh 2x

Every day’s a battle, trying to find some peace
In a world that moves so quickly, where can I find my release?

Transition State 2.0

The Neurodiverse Life Song

In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano interviews Dr. Ryan Martin, Dean for the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, about sadness, mood, depression and the New Year. Dr. Ryan Martin (aka the Anger Professor) is a leading expert on emotional wellness. His work has been featured by the New York Times, NPR’s Invisibilia, BBC Radio’s Digital Human, TED.com, and other major media outlets.

Episode 160: Do I have the January Blues? (w/ Dr. Ryan Martin)

WORD SALAD - BREAK THE WEB - DUBBLE CLICK

Composer/Producer in genres from pop, rock & dance to classical-crossover. Played professionally in several bands & also as a solo artist. London based but has also worked with writers in LA, NYC & Nashville.

The aspiration is always the best song possible!

Two songs: Dare to Dream & Heroes to the World on Rebecca Newman's #1 classical artist album Dare to Dream.
http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/classical-artist-albums-chart/20140921/147

Rebecca Newman:  Dare to Dream (Always Believe) - written by Mike Brayn, Chris Nicolaides & Rebecca Newman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf2uXc_Qw8o

Rebecca Newman: Heroes To The World - written by Mike Brayn, Chris Nicolaides & Rebecca Newman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jys4J29q_uc

Asja : Book Of Ages - written by Mike Brayn & Chris Nicolaides
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlmIwBBhR-M

Lee Lindsey : from the album Above The Madding Crowd - Journey - written by Lee Lindsey, Mike Brayn, Peter Barnfather
www.leelindsey.com

Sam Bradley & Marcus Foster : Like A River - written by Lee Lindsey, Mike Brayn & Doogie White
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-iOczQMia0
www.sambradley.com
www.doogiewhite.com/

Mika : Out of the Blue - written by Mike Brayn & Chris Nicolaides
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oaz-WtFCrHM

More songs: https://soundcloud.com/mike-songs

& on this showreel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8D6CEl0bpU

Divinely  GoD Gifted Producer, Composer, Rapper and Songwriter from Northwest London UK.
Listen, Follow, Like, Share and also subscribe to my YouTube channel for 
more upcoming materials and projects  @FlexXnwL
If you have any requests or ideas of what kind of music you would like thee to make for you Message me and one will begin correspondence and see what thee can come up with for you.

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An artist who practices science but does music on the side...

•Don't just GO with the flow. You should GROW with the flow. That's how you GLOW•

A Saskatchewan-based organization making a real difference in cities, rural and remote communities. Over the past year, we've provided over 5,600 free counselling sessions to more than 500 individuals, with 90% of our clients reporting reduced anxiety and depression.

Psychology and Stuff is a podcast out of Phoenix Studios at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and hosted by Dr. Alison Jane Martingano.  It includes interviews with psychologists on a host of psych-related topics and... of course... other stuff.

Welcome to the Voices of UMass Chan podcast, a series that takes you behind the scenes at UMass Chan Medical School, the first and only public academic health sciences center in Massachusetts. In each podcast, we highlight the pioneering research, the innovative education and the people of the Medical School—from researchers to students in the T. H. Chan School of Medicine, the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing and the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences to leadership.    

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