About the project

The Music and Mental Health Project began inside the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health during the Covid-19 pandemic. It emerged from conversations about how to ease the psychosocial strain felt by patients, families and health workers, using music as a practical and human tool.

The project has grown over time - from mapping musical initiatives across countries, to live online events, collaborative songwriting and recordings, and now a documentary that brings together experiences from different settings.

About the documentary

Tone of Mind is directed by filmmaker Tristan Pemberton and shares stories from Brazil, South Africa, India and Australia. It explores how music can support care and mental wellbeing, and how communities can stay connected through shared creative work.

The premiere includes a virtual meeting with the musicians featured in the film, plus short reflections from the director and WONCA leaders.

Who is behind it?

The Music and Mental Health Project is an initiative of the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health. It has been led by Dr Alfredo de Oliveira Neto (Brazil), with key contributions including colleagues in India and Brazil and a wide international network of participants.

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