Arlo Parks advocates for mental health awareness through music

Arlo Parks is a musician and poet from London. She creates indie pop music that often reflects her personal life. Since her first album in 2021, her songs have gained attention for their honesty and relatability. Parks describes her writing process as collecting small moments from her life to share through her music. Her song "Black Dog" addresses themes of mental health and was written for a friend experiencing depression. Parks aims to connect with listeners who might feel alone in their struggles. This commitment to mental health has inspired her to become more involved in activism. In 2020, Parks began collaborating with the Campaign Against Living Miserably, a charity focused on suicide prevention. By 2023, she became UNICEF's youngest U.K. ambassador, advocating for children's rights and mental health. Parks wants to use her platform to create positive change and raise awareness about mental health issues on a larger scale.