Jason Schreurs: Scream Therapy As I’ve written plenty about in the pages of the Inlander, music can be a vital part of one’s mental health. Whether using it as a soothing tool or a cathartic way to expel the bad thoughts and feelings, different types of music can help different folks immensely. Canadian rock journalist Jason Schreurs is one such individual. After being diagnosed as bipolar in his 40s, he started reflecting on the way that the screaming release of punk rock was an element of his mental health. His book Scream Therapy (he also hosts a podcast with the same name) examines how a subculture like the punk scene can provide alternative methods to dealing with mental health issues for marginalized folks in our society. That said, please don’t mosh at Auntie’s.