The You Rock Foundation: Amaranthe's Olof Mörck & Elize Ryd

Olof Mörck and Elize Ryd of Amaranthe discuss how tragic deaths in their families led to depression and how they were eventually able to heal through the music they wrote together.
Interview conducted by Joseph Penola | Videography by Laura Desantis-Olsson | Edited by Pawl Bazile | Music by John Penola
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[@erasedshallbehisname5100]

Very beautiful of them to take the time to talk about this and share their stories, thank you Olof and Elize, and obviously, the channel. This really helps.

[@pippinisawesome52]

I dealt with losing a lot of family to cancer when I was younger. I was also bullied really badly. Because of that I'm now dealing with clinical depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. I ADORE Amaranthe; their music really helps me feel better. Now seeing this just about made me cry. Hugs to both of you, Elize and Olof!
I know one thing I will be again--STRONG!

[@Hicks-g1m]

I love Amaranthe you guys rock your music keeps me going

[@edeneverly2573]

I'm confused. They are talking about GRIEF and situational depression resulting from loss which is NOT a mental "illness." It's mental distress. I'm happy to see the support, but it's dangerously misleading to pathologize and medicalize mental stress. There is a huge difference between mental stress and feeling grief and "depression" due to loss of a loved one and what I think you are suggesting "clincial depression," and you should know, right, as a "mental health" organization that there is quite a bit of debate among mental health professionals surrounding the labeling, diagnosing, criteria, etiology, and treatment of mental stress as "disordered." What Olof and Elize are talking about is a NORMAL response of grief to loss. This sort of thing is not going to help the public understand emotional issues or "mental illness." If you are about suicide prevention then stick with that terminology. You don't need to confuse people like this. It's counterproductive. It also seems to ignore the varying perspectives in psychology because the public really wants concrete answers, explanations, and, well, fixes because it's painful. The fact is, most of what you label "disorder" or "illness" is normal human responses to environmental stressors. It's how human beings adapt and survive. It's when people do not have tools to cope or when they are in toxic surroundings and situations with no support that they can respond in ways that can lead to prolonged periods of depressed mood or behave in ways that are harmful to self and others. It doesn't sound like you have any sort of professional understanding of the subject, and that's really troubling. Grief is painful and takes a long time to work through. Yes, people need support and to share and talk about it. Music is a tremendous tool for healing. But you are very confusing with your language and you should reconsider the message you're trying to send with this project.

[@TheYouRockFoundation]

Thanks for sharing your perspective, Eden. We understand where you're coming from, but we don't think we're misleading anyone with our language. Trauma, like the deaths Elize and Olof discuss, often leads to diagnosed depression and suicidal thoughts. It did for our founder and there are many documented correlations beyond his personal experience.

[@levischorpioen]

One doesn't cancel out the other, Eden Everly. There are videos of people talking about being bullied, with no mention of depression whatsoever. From what I'm understanding, The You Rock Foundation is there for everyone who is going through a rough time and feels hopeless, whether this is diagnosable (that might not be an existing word) or not. The language that's used isn't confusing at all, because ultimately, it's about depression in general: both the condition and the emotion. Again, one doesn't cancel out the other. To claim otherwise is to misunderstand the message.

[@levischorpioen]

Also, with the risk of sounding completely full of myself, I just want to add this: I've met these people, both Olof and Elize. Listening to their music for years, watching interviews and talking to them in real life (well, mostly Elize, admittedly), you want to know what I see when I watch this video? I see 2 people desperately trying to hold it together. Sharing their experiences with pain, anger, sadness and despair, but stubbornly refusing to let go of that little bit of hope. The hope they create for themselves, for each other and the people who enjoy their art. I see 2 people laying their soul bare for everyone, as they've been doing ever since starting the band in 2008. This is what they do every night, and now even more so openly and direct through this video. The very fact that Elize is literally talking about having suicidal thoughts after losing her brother discredits your claims that this is not about "emotional issues". That's the entire point of this video.
I remember going to see Amaranthe live and Elize coming up to me during the chorus of True (Amaranthe's most straight-forward song about chasing your dreams and desires in the face of armageddon), holding my hand and singing the chorus to me with tears in her eyes. She started full-on crying right after. Why? Because the music meant something to me, and she saw and felt that (she literally told me this after the show). She was so moved to experience an emotional connection through art she helped create, because she knew what it was like to feel completely alone, and she knew that I knew that too. Only someone so giving, so strong, has seen the exact opposite of what life can offer. Now I'm watching this video and it's like puzzle pieces falling into place.
Having an extreme reaction to grief isn't less serious than having a mental disorder, because there are lots of people with mental disorders who never show a shred of negativity. These people do, and no matter the source or cause of that despair, they feel it. Oh boy, do they feel it. To find it within yourself to survive through whatever means necessary is to be a warrior. And these people are warriors.
Maybe they don't need to reconsider the message. Maybe you need to reconsider your interpretation of the message.

[@Vaerdun]

I suspect for someone who's English is not their native tongue (which likewise myself) it can be a bit more difficult to express their emotions, specifically in a medical context.
Guys, I watched this two times and both times were just as empowering and uplifting - thank you for supporting the foundation and give good vibes to all who find themselves on the edge.

[@pannizsoldos8113]

@@levischorpioen Wow! I didn't know! (I mean, the story you told in the middle of your comment.) You had a very special moment then. Wao. It's so beautiful how much love she give to her fans. She is so honest and i'm sure, we could never find a better one to be our favourite❤