Late Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington's widow Talinda has been give this year's Mental Health Ambassador Award by Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, a nonprofit providing mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention services for over 75 years.
Bennington partnered with the Campaign To Change Direction to create 320 Changes Direction, to help families support those dealing with mental health struggles. Chester Bennington committed suicide in July 2017.
In a video message accepting the award, Talinda said, “I'm so honored to be this year's recipient of the 2020 'Mental Health Ambassador Award' from the Didi Hirsch Center. Thank you so much for this award. In July of 2017, I lost my husband, the father of my children, Chester Bennington, to suicide . . . I quickly realized that there was a lot of stigma surrounding suicide and mental health.”
Talinda added, “I could not be more proud of the Didi Hirsch organization and all of the opportunities, resources and support groups that they provide for families in need, especially during the COVID-19 crisis.”
Talinda and Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman will bring 320 Festival Online next month. In partnership with KNEKT.TV, people all around the world can tune in on Facebook Live, YouTube Live, and the KNEKT.TV network on Roku and Apple TV to join in discussions, educational sessions, musical performances, workshops and more from May 8th through the 10th.
