Selena Gomez attends the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 10, 2023. Getty ImagesWorld Mental Health Day is October 10 and as our collective mental health crisis continues to escalate, members of the entertainment and media community are commemorating the day by speaking out, hosting events and sharing resources.More than 50 million American adults, or 21% of the population, are experiencing a mental illness, according to Mental Health America’s “The State of Mental Health In America” 2023 report. The number is up 2% from last year’s survey. Additionally, 16% of youth report suffering from at least one major depressive episode in the past year and more than 2.7 million youth are experiencing severe major depression.According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2022 nearly 50,000 people died by suicide in the U.S., an increase of about 2.6% from the prior year, and suicide is now the second leading cause of death in the U.S. for people aged 10-34

and organising daily Meet the Maker sessions, Bonnieandwildmarket has also been working in collaboration with Sofar Sounds to curate a series of very special gigs with some terrific performers!

Through its platform, Sofar Sounds introduced ‘Fan Rewards’ and VIP experiences that allow artists to offer exclusive perks to their fans.