Crash Adams: How Music Helped Us Through Hopelessness

Feeling hopeless? Music and real support can help you feel less alone today. Crash Adams’ Rafaele “Crash” Massarelli and Vince “Adams” Sasso share how they coped when life delivered a highest high and a lowest low at once: signing a record deal while their moms faced cancer. In conversation with Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth of The Jed Foundation (JED), they talk about asking for help, leaning on family, and writing “Optimist” as a way to move through hopelessness. You’ll hear a stripped performance, what realistic optimism looks like (not toxic positivity), and simple ways to support a friend and yourself when things feel overwhelming. Learn more from JED: How to stop feeling hopeless: https://jedfoundation.org/resource/ho... How music can improve your mental health: https://jedfoundation.org/resource/ho... Chapters 0:01 Intro 1:25 Hopelessness Led to Crash Adams’ ‘Optimist’ 2:53 The Importance of Support Systems 3:30 Coping With Hopelessness 4:54 Reaching Out for Help 5:40 Stripped Version of Optimist 7:45 Optimism vs. Toxic Positivity 9:20 Crash Adams’ Advice to Their Younger Selves 9:40 What Can Hopelessness Feel Like? 10:20 How to Support a Loved One Feeling Hopeless If this helped, like the video and subscribe so more people can find these resources. Follow JED on socials: Instagram: @jedfoundation TikTok: @jedfoundation Facebook: @JEDfoundation The Jed Foundation (JED) is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults. To get help or get involved, visit: https://www.jedfoundation.org