SWSD

Mental Health Pledge

Supporting mental health.

SWSD Music Production was created from lived experience — recovery, resilience, family, struggle, hope, and human connection.

Our Pledge

Mental health support is something very close to the heart of this project. For that reason, we have chosen to donate part of the support we receive to organisations helping people affected by mental health difficulties.

50% of net donations received through this website, after payment processing fees and the statutory tax provision, is allocated to mental health support: 25% to Mind UK and 25% to UNAFAM France. SWSD may round up these payments or make additional voluntary contributions. Donations made in another currency are recorded using the exchange rate available at the time of donation.

Why This Matters

The quiet scale of it.

Mental health touches every family, every workplace, every street. These are not numbers from far away — they are the rooms we already live in.

1 in 8

people worldwide live with a mental disorder — roughly 970 million people.

World Health Organization · 2022

1 in 4

adults in England experience a mental health problem of some kind each year.

Mind UK · McManus et al., 2016

13 million

people in France are affected by a mental disorder over the course of their lives.

Santé publique France · 2024

4th

leading cause of death globally among 15–29 year-olds is suicide.

World Health Organization · 2021

Transparency

SWSD Music Production is not officially affiliated with Mind or UNAFAM unless stated otherwise. We have simply chosen to support their work because it reflects values that are very important to us: listening, understanding, support, and helping people feel less alone.

To remain transparent, we will share updates on donations made whenever possible.

"Net donations" refers to the amount received after payment processing fees and a statutory tax provision are deducted. Where donations or charitable payments involve different currencies, amounts may be approximately equivalent at the exchange rate available at the time of the donation. All donation records and charitable payment receipts are kept for transparency and accountability.

If You're Struggling Right Now

You are not alone. If you or someone close to you is in crisis, please reach out to a helpline.

  • United Kingdom · Samaritans · 116 123 (free, 24/7)
  • France · 3114 · ligne nationale de prévention du suicide (gratuit, 24/7)
  • International · findahelpline.com

Quiet Listener Support

If a song stayed with you, your support matters.

Every coffee left on this page helps fund the next song — and helps fund the people doing the quietest, hardest mental health work.

SWSD

Independent music. Patient atmosphere.

SWSD Music Production — an independent music project founded by Shaun Williams & his family in support of mental health. Songs across styles, built to be returned to, not consumed.

The Project

An independent, family-driven music and creative project founded by Shaun Williams

© 2026 SWSD Music Production · All rights reserved.

Lyrics by Shaun Williams · Creative & Artistic Direction including S.D. & Richie Atkinson.

This project is not run for personal profit. Any remaining funds are used to develop the project, cover operating costs and support its wider mission: raising awareness around mental health.

Transparency: AI tools are used in parts of SWSD's production process, and when , this helps us improve the website.

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Songs to be returned to.