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Katie Thistleton meets Connor Ball, the bassist of successful boy band, The Vamps. The band has enjoyed a string of chart hits, including their 2017 album Night & Day which pushed Ed Sheeran from the number one slot. However, despite his early success, life hasn't always been easy for Connor. He’s had severe panic attacks on tour and had to cancel several of his appearances because of his anxiety.
And Connor is far from being alone: an increasing number of UK teenagers also have a mental health disorder.
The Vamps fans Robin, 15, and Taylor, 14, both experience severe anxiety, but through music they are finding ways to manage it. As Robin and Taylor go into a Manchester studio to record an original song together, Katie takes Connor to surprise them and he gives them advice on how they can learn to manage their anxiety and not to worry about it holding them back.
By BBC Radio 13.9
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Katie Thistleton meets Connor Ball, the bassist of successful boy band, The Vamps. The band has enjoyed a string of chart hits, including their 2017 album Night & Day which pushed Ed Sheeran from the number one slot. However, despite his early success, life hasn't always been easy for Connor. He’s had severe panic attacks on tour and had to cancel several of his appearances because of his anxiety.
And Connor is far from being alone: an increasing number of UK teenagers also have a mental health disorder.
The Vamps fans Robin, 15, and Taylor, 14, both experience severe anxiety, but through music they are finding ways to manage it. As Robin and Taylor go into a Manchester studio to record an original song together, Katie takes Connor to surprise them and he gives them advice on how they can learn to manage their anxiety and not to worry about it holding them back.

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