Column Urges Mental‑Health Investment as Lauv Cancels
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- Dr. Aprilia Wes writes a guest column urging music labels, management and companies to invest in artists’ mental‑health support, arguing it will boost industry sustainability and profitability.
- Lauv cancelled his participation in a tour with Khalid due to mental‑health struggles, as reported by Rolling Stone.
- Rolling Stone quoted Lauv describing his mental‑health challenge as “trying to be strong.”
- Music industry stakeholders have long debated how to address artists’ mental‑health issues, according to the guest column.
Why it matters: Artists gain health support, while labels and managers could see higher profits and a more sustainable business model, reducing turnover and boosting long‑term revenue for the industry.
