Yvonne Catterfeld: World events are burdening me and my son

Yvonne Catterfeld: World events are burdening me and my son

Berlin-Treptow, Deutschland - Yvonne Catterfeld, the 45-year-old musician, has commented on the challenges in an emotional interview that is prepared by the current global political events. The effects of the Ukraine war and the Gaza conflict in particular are very strain on them. "A lot strains and feels threatening," says Catterfeld, describing how the constant flood of news makes it difficult for her to switch off [gala.de] .

Catterfeld is known to openly share your emotions. Seit 25 Jahren berührt sie mit ihrer Musik Menschen weltweit. However, she has found that the burdens of world events significantly affect its emotional well -being. The trained art figure of the first half of her career, which she describes as "destructive", has shaped her understanding of the importance of authenticity. She uses music to deal with the stressful messages and seeks consolation in the sounds of her favorite artists: inside like Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake [gala.de] .

Reflection on her earlier career shows that it has changed significantly in recent years. She has learned to express her feelings immediately instead of eating them into it. In retrospect, she judges many of her early appearances as not very authentic and cheesy, which contributes to their determination to go their own way. "I would advise my younger to stay on my own way and not be dissuaded," says the artist.

The role of music in times of crisis

In the current time in which the mental health of children and adolescents is particularly stressed, the importance of music therapy is becoming increasingly clear. The German music therapy society appeals to municipalities in order to strengthen music therapy offers. Music therapy is considered effective in the promotion of mental health and resilience of children, especially according to the experience of corona pandemy [music therapy.de] .

Around 100 music schools in Germany already offer corresponding programs that aim to support children in crisis situations and to process emotional stress. This shows how important cultural education and therapeutic offers are during challenging times to promote the mental health of the next generation.