Disturbed - Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness (Premieres June 27 & 28 on PBS) 

From someone who fights depression every single day, and who has tried to leave this world more than once - Thank You for always being our voice 🧡

fight the war against addiction and depression and use the music as a weapon

Came from a broken home where mental abuse ran everyday,myself autistic shut off from the world at too young of age,at fourteen got diagnosed with ptsd and depression with suicidal tendencies and was outcasted,looked on as a freak and seen as weird. At around the same time i started listening disturbed,it was the first time hearing inside the fire that had caught me,just came from a attempt myself and lucky a friend grabbed me from the train tracks. Now i'm twenty two,still paying for what my parents did to me,still a outcast and seen as a freak due to social norms here and still continue dealing with these issues each day but now i'm doing it for others too,people aren't sick if they have depression or are handicapped,they are just as human as the person across the street or the kid in the store. Eventually everything comes down to us being human,we all have issues and we all have our ups and downs and that doesn't give others the right to put a person down due to who they are or what they like and nobody is going to take you that away,if times are difficult remember that there are people there for you,talk to them or give a listening ear,speak to someone who feels down or give them a hand to help because those gestures are more than you can think,sometimes those things can save lives and sometimes prevent bad things going worse. To whoever reads this too,you are just as important as everyone else no matter how different you are,you are just as human as me and we all have our downsides as upsides,don't let it talk you down.

Disturbed is the unofficial spokesmen for Mental Health and Addiction. They have grown and evolved, from their early days of being just a heavy metal band to having the courage to make Mental Health and Addiction something that shouldn't be hidden or afraid of talking about. If you are having issues, talk to someone. As David said, "you are not alone".

I came from a pretty screwed up family of manipulators. Although we looked like a perfect, sound family to anyone who spoke with us, my parents’ only concern was my physical presence and academic performance. Regardless of reason, if I ever cried as a very young child (even just a little), I’d be immediately screamed at and restrained in a corner. I learned to be a very closed-off person, which after years couldn’t be maintained when I started having panic attacks at the age of 8 as a result of extreme emetophobia. Every time I’d have one (which was 1-2 times a day), my father would sit on the couch in front of me and watch. In complete silence. He’d just sit there, watching. Finally, when I stopped shaking, he’d stand up and continue on with his day. In fourth grade, I turned to self-mutilation as my primary coping mechanism. I’d go progressively deeper with every cut, from a crappy pair of safety scissors to a pencil sharpener blade to a utility knife. By the age of 11 my left arm was made nearly entirely of scar tissue. Never did my parents notice, never have my parents noticed. It was also made clear to me that I was NEVER allowed to go to my friends, use helplines, or talk to a school counselor if I was struggling with anything (which of course I was). If I ever wanted to talk to somebody, my parents wanted it to be them. Every night, I’d pretend to go to bed when in reality I was blasting music through my earbuds in the pitch black of my room. It was my only happy place-without a soul knowing half of what was happening to me, I felt the lyrics of songs related to me more than any person. Among the bands I listened to during these times was Disturbed. I loved how you guys attacked rough topics head-on, and I loved your compositional work, too. It made me feel powerful, and it held me over from cutting sometimes. Even though I still live with my parents and endure a lot every day, I’ve been getting better and I wouldn’t be where I am now without you. 5 months clean. Thank you.

Disturbed has always been one of my favorite bands, and thankfully they have always been huge advocates for those of us with mental health issues, and am so grateful for them. Thank you Disturbed for doing this. For those struggling, we're in this together my brothers and sisters.

I'm not gonna lie and say I know what it's like to be in the shoes of people with depression and mental illness, but I will say I am so proud to be a fan of this band and how much they care about people.

I remember hearing Down With The Sickness when it came out and I was 12 years old. That and the QOTD soundtrack shaped my musical taste, at a young age. I've loved every album Disturbed has ever made, and every track David Draiman has ever sang on!

With my ADHD came depression. A depression that was beaten into a voice like my own. A voice that told me I'm worthless, nothing, that the greatest gift I could give my loved ones is my own death. This voice was born from the bullies that beat me on a daily basis. My only reprieve was doom 2 with God mode and a copy of the sickness my brother gave me. My favorite part about a reason to fight is that's exactly what they gave me, before they even openly offered it. If you struggle with this same vicious doppleganger, that false you that tells you your worthless, and you're coping through an addiction, please listen to draiman and seek help. I'm rooting for you. It can get better. It WILL get better. Fight!

Whoever is reading this, know you are not alone. Even when you don't feel like you have the strength to do it, to fight, to keep fighting, to live, it's there. It may be hard to find it, but it is there. Even the smallest flicker of flame is enough. That same flicker is blinding in the darkest of places. I've been there, the cold pitch darkness that yawns wide and threatens to swallow one whole. My flicker of flame was spite. Because I wasn't going to give up just because the world around me wanted to.

My daughter has anxiety, depression and ocd..all associated with her autism. She once described it to me as “never ever having peace of mind” made me cry 😢

Welcome back my favorite band ❤💙😀😃👍

DISTURBED HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE EVER SINCE I HEARD "THE SICKNESS" ON THE RADIO IN 2001.....( YEA IM THAT OLD) THEY ARE STILL ONE OF MY FAVORITES AND WILL BE TIL THE DAY I DIE. I HAVE STRUGGLED WITH DEPRESSION, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, PTSD SINCE I WAS ABOUT 6 YRS OLD. I WAS BULLIED AT HOME AND BULLIED IN SCHOOL. I HAD NO SAFE HAVEN. I WAS A FREAK AND I WAS ALONE. TODAY I STILL FEEL ALONE BUT I KNOW THERE ARE OTHERS THAT FEEL THE WAY I DO. DISTURBED HAS HELPED ME THROUGH ALOT OF DARK TIMES AND HOPE ONE DAY I CAN MEET THEM JUST SO I CAN SHAKE THEIR HANDS AND THANK THEM PERSONALLY. I CAN DREAM...RIGHT!?

Amethyst, you said it perfectly. I am a 63 year old woman suffering from depression and only recently found Disturbed. Their songs do have strong messages and seeing clips of their concerts has made me realize I am not alone. I am hoping I can attend a concert one day! ❤️🙏🏼

Disturbed is the Ultimate band of Warriors in the fight against Mental illness and related issues doing their best to spread awareness and helping those who suffer in ways that traditional help can't compete against I'm proud to be counted among those who call ourselves fans of Disturbed Keep up the good fight guys

Disturbed is My favorites bands, I love very much your songs❤️❤️❤️

Thank you too disturbed. They have helped me withy depression from fighting in Ukraine. Thank you too every member of the band you all have kept me as strong as I can be by your music and I am truly grateful too you. You have kept me alive thank you so much 🤟🤟🤟

To anyone reading this who has felt alone, to anyone who has ever felt less, to anyone who has ever struggled with their demons... you are home. The Disturbed family welcomes you, loves you, cares about you, supports you. This family is all colors, sizes, backgrounds... and we are all ONE. Ask any of us for a hand, you'll get thousands, millions in return. You are absolutely NOT alone and you will rise from this. ❤️❤️❤️

I'm so proud that I've been a Disturbed fan for many yrs. They amaze me with their mental health message. ♥️.

Most powerful moment I've ever had at a concert. One of the reasons I love this band.

The world has normalized mental illness, sadly. This is great to see - I hope more and more people will bring light to this issue!

I'm in my 30's and struggling with depression, as well. Music is one of the things that really helps me and Disturbed has been my favorite since I was younger. Pretty sure half the world is struggling with some form of depression- whether it be mental or society based. Hope everyone stays strong. Love your life anchors.

I wish i could be at this concert Because i Concord my Demons of Addictions with the help from you all. Fans, the band everyone who knows their not ALONE!

disturbed is definitely the band for me with the most songs where you can close your eyes, embrace the words, really fell the emotions of the song, it brings such relief over the body, like having an out-of-body experience, it's like therapy. (It works for me, everyone is different, it might not work for you, find what does work for you, just try to stay clear of things that will harm you or your loved ones)

My gosh, this is one of the main reason why I love this group. Thank you Disturbed for being you. Keep up the awesome work you do and I hope one day we'll not have so much hate and all that bad stuff in our world. Like what Richad Smith's comment states, please anyone having any issues PLEASE talk to someone..anyone! You're not along in this crazy world. Heck, DM me if you want to talk in text, everyone has their 'demon' and shouldn't have to take it on alone. No living thing deserves to suffer. Cheers.

Not enough musicians and artists are doing what you are doing to spotlight all of these things and I just want to say thank you for being one of them and a big voice in fighting these demons. You are exceptional human beings. Never give up the fight. I'm joining you and so many others who need help. Reach out and talk to someone. It can make all the difference in the world. There is hope!

August 9 2016 is my clean date my life is so much better than it was. I had lost so much self respect self esteem forgot what happiness felt like there was no joy was dying inside each and every moment. But now I have so many things that make life fighting for. Thank you Disturbed for being a voice for all who struggle. Please tour soon I want to raise my hand with my fellow human beings.

This is great , I'm currently battling anxiety and depression and it's horrible to feel this way. PBS you went above and beyond having Disturbed in this documentary that's just so badass🙌🙏

I was 14 when I started listening to Disturbed. I was bullied relentlessly, and my school was run by Independent Southern Baptists so we were told that if you listened to rock music you went to hell (that was some of the tamer stuff). Needless to say, I had really bad depression and other mental issues. I'm 35 now and while I still bear the scars, I'm mostly okay. It makes me really happy to see that Disturbed is still carrying on with their messages and still appealing to younger generations. Would love to see them live again at some point, they've remained one of my favorite bands.

This right here is a one of the reasons why you guys are #1 for me. Other bands do the charity stuff as well, and they are also fucking awesome for it. But I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t grateful to have the ability to listen to your sound. So thanks again guys, for the work you do and the messages you convey. I really look forward to what the future has in store.

This has to be the best concert Ever!!!!!! Thank you David for bringing awareness to these crippling diseases ❤️

I have had schizoaffective disorder since I was born my mom said I was born in a rage that’s my bipolar side and I have been having delusions since I was 4 years old have been a huge fan of Disturbed they are my favorite band and now I’m 35 years old living with parents and on disability,keep up the good work Disturbed there’s no shame in being mentally ill break the stigma 🤘🤘

I can’t wait for this!

Thankyou Disturbed for giving me and alot of us the strength and the fight to keep on going and to never give up. Your music has given us a gift to cherish, to keep on fighting the demons known as Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, The Sickness, Mental Health Disorders and many many more Monsters and Demons that we as humans beings keep fighting and struggling every single day, every single hour and every single second. With your help Disturbed, you have given us the strength and the courage to help us and fight along side with us, we are never alone because of you Disturbed. Thankyou so very much for giving us hope. 😊😊🤘🤘❤️❤️😻😻🖤🖤💜💜

Thank you so much for doing this!

Looking forward to listening!!

There's no wonder why I love this band and who better to bring this issue into the light and fight for these precious angels than Dave Draiman now these kids have a voice that will definitely be heard. Thank Mr. Draiman you are the man and God bless all of you little angels.💜

love the fact you are supporters of such issues we need role models like that

Disturbed has always helped me through my darkest times i always look up to Disturbed when im angry or sad. They know how to help with emotions that are not understandable by others. Thank You Disturbed for everything that y'all do and Thank you for giving me a second chance at life, love you guys so much.

Thank you for this.

your lyrics are always inspiration, your music helps and has always helped many people, to get up and continue not to give up, thanks for the magic of your music that has made me want to continue more and more every day, many Thanks Disturbed, I hope someday they can come to Panama or I can see them in a concert in the USA

Right on team Disturbed! I will be watching

Dude this is so beautiful... Seeing them care so much about people´s mental health like that, growing from being a band to becoming such a huge community where everyone cares for each other ... it´s just so heartwarming

You are not alone 🤘🤘🤘🤗

Ever since high school Disturbed's music has always given me strength. They always seem to release with new badass content when I need them most. (When Immortalized was released for example.) That is why I ll always be a fan! ✊️✊️🤘🤘

Thanks so much for this!!!!

Not only a great music band, you are so HUMAN that it makes you greater if it was possible. Keep rocking around and teaching people around the world about mentall illness.

Loved this need more bands like you guys putting mental health issues first there is clearly not enough help for people like myself who have suffered got through but still it's a fight. Thankyou for this. You guys are awesome. 👏🤟❤️

David is a real genuine human being with a wonderful soul! This band means so much to so many people. Amazing is all I can say

that it's 2022 and Disturbed still sound exactly the same. Legends

WOW! Sinatra WAS "the voice". Disturbed ARE the voice! GRANDISSIMI!!!!!!!!!!! A big HUG from Italy💚💚🤍🤍💖💖

25 years of listening to yall album after album rock on guys 🤘

Thank you for posting this to inspire others who are dealing with their mental issues. Everyone deals with it as I did, but found my way through God, Jesus, faith with my family and friends. God bless you guys and fight the good fight.

David's voice is the only thing better than his message 🙏

Disturbed are the voice for a lot of people with Mental Health issues. Thank You 🙏🏻

No one is truly alone

When I saw them live in Nashville and at these words when David said "my brothers and sisters we are one family one blood WE are DISTURBED " I actually started crying a but. These people get it

Hi, David. I just heard your recording The sounds of silence. Your voice is so powerful and full of meaning. I would love for you to record the Star Spangled Banner.. We need all the patriotic voices to up lift our spirits. Thank you for considering my request!

*raises hand* ive been with you guy since the beginning. thanks for being with us.

Man this very very talented band I absolutely love what this very cool band continues to bring our way. It just gets better & better in my opinion. I mean that in a very respectful way hence since I can remember many moons ago listening to these cool soles I immediately thought they were amazing. I'm 48 years old & still they remain at my very very top favorite bands! Thank you for this awsome share! I am so stoked for my day now even more & on that note thank u again , sincerely Lu🤟❤️

Care taker/Home Health Aide to my paralyzed bi polar mother with now past drug addiction. Human's share suffering together , no matter the degree's of individual experience. That is something we all must face and to come together to embrace as none of us are exempt from it. May we reach a higher collective understanding on our psyche.

I could say that Disturbed is an enemy of Depression. It's like batman fighting with Joker. Big respect for entire band. Because guys doing such a great amazing job.

Thank you for this! 😊

Amazing ❤️✨

Your prefect never let a label identify the perfectness that you are love! You are prefect just like me made!

MUCH BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL ..TO ALL OF US.;

I wish I can go to this myself I struggle with depression every single day of my life

This man is also a good narrator, what a voice

I'm a rn dealing with ptsd, major depression, anxiety and panic attacks. I worked on the covid unit for two years and hit a wall a year ago. I havnt worked since , i live alone and trying to get help is horrible. Something has to change. I applied for medicaid and their is only one psychiatrist in my state that takes my insurance. To anyone out their that is suffering I'm with u..

Been there, done that. Still there, still doin' it. Maybe I'll get better, maybe I won't. As long as there is hope, I'll push forward. As long as DISTURBED advocates for mental health care, there can be hope.🤘🎼🎶🎸🥁🤘 Keep on Rockin'! 1:00p.m. 6-24-22 ✌️ Down with the Sickness!!!☠️

Disturbed got me a lot of strenght during a hard time , even now

Many thanks from a couple who has PTSD and are both bi polar!!!

Only words worth saying are - "Truly Beautiful"

Music brings everyone together

Strongest enemy - you and your social. Strongest friend - you and your social. Be friend yourself, be friend your social. Tnx, Disturbed. Tnx for all.

Wow I needed this...i needed that voice! Wow I'm just speechless...I feel better now...a lil' bit but better...

I wish I would such brave to be such honest to myself

Great!

Thankyou for posting Awareness is needed for people to understand those with mental health issues. It can happen to each and every one of us, at any time of life. It's not a choice, even for the strongest.

Guys, disturbed ones. We have suffered and figured all these things but still we are not alone

I wish I'd found Disturbed a long, long time ago. I've felt alone, and still do, with my 'demons'...though knowing there are others, does make it a little easier.

Sharing with my friends who struggle sometimes.

God bless everyone!

Addiction is definitely a disease, a demon. I've struggled for years with alcohol, and multiple people I know struggle with alcoholism, and the girl I fell in love with was bipolar, and she ended up committing suicide (I wish inside the fire released a few days earlier) and I had really no way to feel about that because of my situation at the time. I truly appreciate Disturbed specifically David for trying to help prevent what I had to see and go through. Much love to you guys.

This is a big deal. Thank you for using your voices.🤘

somebody done turned on my ac when David said 'You are not alone' with those damn chills I felt

I’m crying about people who are depressed now about our war. Depressed like illness. Who lost theyselves or who lost their brothers in arms. I don’t exactly know how to help them.. they are so incredible but they hate themselves. And our war is not the one on this planet 🌎 We need to stop this but it’s human life - wars ..

Disturbing. Good job lady

Will there be a possibility for people outside the USA to watch it?

I experience bipolar and I'm always grateful when it is highlighted in a thoughtful way. For me a ketogenic diet worked far better than any medication the doctors could give me and with far fewer side effects. I'm not saying it would work for everyone, but there are psychiatrists using it now, and emerging research of it's effectiveness with far fewer side effects than medication. It's also the most studied diet in history due to it's historic and ongoing use as standard of care to manage epilepsy when medication fails as it's more effective than medication (noting a lot of medications used for bipolar and other mental illness are anti-epileptic drugs) so we know it's safe for most. I really wish that everyone was made aware of the option as it's literally been a life saver for me and many others. If interested check out Dr Georgia Ede and Dr Chris Palmer talks on Low Carb Down Under RU-vid channel.

Disturbed banda perfeita e parabéns pela causa! 🤟👋👋👏🙏

This is a great cause

Figuratively not alone - it's a nice message - but literally alone, in some cases, definitely. Those with very little or harsh family, with few or no friends because most new people turn their back to (or worse make fun of and/or bully) those "crazy" people, to those with little access to healthcare or who live in a culture that condemns the mentally ill as a "just get up and rub some dirt in it" or "pray it away" mentality - those folks are definitely alone. I think it belittles their problem to say they are not - preventing a true solution. I can appreciate what they are trying to do here - it's far more than most, however, platitudes and sentiment will never solve this problem - we have had far so much of that already from everyone to earnest folks and also those just trying to band-wagon only when hot spots show up (so they can reap the social credit score reward so to speak). Education, change of attitude and policy are what is needed. Starting with fundamental health care for all, strong anti-bullying laws that punish social media companies, parents and teachers for teaching, reinforcing or ignoring a bullying culture.

Hello darkness, my old friend I've come to talk with you again Because a vision softly creeping Left its seeds while I was sleeping And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence In restless dreams I walked alone Narrow streets of cobblestone 'Neath the halo of a street lamp I turned my collar to the cold and damp When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light That split the night And touched the sound of silence And in the naked light I saw Ten thousand people, maybe more People talking without speaking People hearing without listening People writing songs that voices never share And no one dared Disturb the sound of silence "Fools", said I, "You do not know Silence like a cancer grows Hear my words that I might teach you Take my arms that I might reach you" But my words, like silent raindrops fell And echoed In the wells of silence And the people bowed and prayed To the neon god they made And the sign flashed out its warning In the words that it was forming And the sign said, "The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls And tenement halls" And whispered in the sounds of silence

Bipolar and clinical depression and anxiety here just trying to do my best

I admire You

bravooo and respect \m/

Disturbed, a única banda a qual chamo de favorita🤘

Omg I was at this concert

Terima kasih sudah beri saya rasa optimis💞💞🙏