Ariana Grande fans will be encouraged to talk about mental health when her tour comes to the Hydro this week.
Space has been set aside by SEC bosses where young people can come and chat, or just have a quite space to get away from the crowds.
Mental health organisation See Me will be at the show on Tuesday, and want to encourage young people to know they’re not alone if they’re struggling with their mental health - and to speak out if they need help.
Volunteer Sally Nimmo said: "Having a quiet, safe space like this is really important because it makes gigs inclusive.
"I would always like to have something like this when I’m going to gigs, as I find it difficult to be in big crowds, especially when it’s loud.
“But music is really important as a positive coping strategy for someone struggling, and you can relate your feelings to the music and lyrics. It can make you feel less alone.
“Having an artist who has an awareness of mental health is really powerful and it can encourage people to talk about how they’re feeling."
She added: "Talking to people you trust about your mental health and how you’re feeling makes a difference. If you can talk about how you’re feeling, then you can start to get the help and support you need to feel better. If you don’t talk, you can’t get help.
“When I first started to experience depression, I didn’t know what it was. I feel like if I had known that, then I would have noticed the signs in myself so much sooner and I could have got help so much quicker.”
Global superstar Ariana is set to perform at the Hydro tomorrow (September 17).
Wendy Halliday, See Me interim director, added: “Music can be a huge help for people when they’re struggling with their mental health.
“So making concerts accessible to people who are struggling is really important. If we’re to end the stigma around mental health, then we have to consider the impact on our mental health in all environments.
“No one should be denied an opportunity, or treated differently because of their mental health.
“So we’re delighted to be asked to attend this show and help to create a safe space where young people can talk about mental health. It’s great to see venues trying out different ways to be more open about mental health.”
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