Sean Costello Memorial Fund for Bipolar Research

08/10/2025

We decided to sponsor this year’s Atlanta Blues Challenge! It’s important to keep the blues alive and thriving. Please attend if you’re in the area!

The 2025 Atlanta Blues Challenge — Presented by The Atlanta Blues Society — LIVE at MadLife Stage & Studios on Sunday, August 10th at 1:00!

08/07/2025

The family of Sean Costello would like to share a wonderful tribute to Sean.

The Vice President of Products for Gibson in Nashville has procured Sean’s iconic guitar, the 1953 Les Paul Gold Top. The guitar will be installed the weekend of August 9 into the “Vault” at Gibson in Nashville. There, it will reside with other guitars of note. While that alone is a great honor, the best part of the arrangement is that the guitar may be borrowed by artists touring in Nashville.

The family has kept Sean’s guitar in their care for the last 17 years, untouched. Although, it is an emotional decision to part with Sean’s constant companion, they realize that the guitar is meant to be played.

It is their hope that some of Sean’s friends will have the opportunity to experience playing the magic guitar that gave Sean’s music life, and his fans Joy.

Debbie, Bridget, Allison, and in memoriam, Glenn.

07/22/2025

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Betty Shafer Klein. She was always so kind and she loved Sean. The blues world has lost a great lady…we send our condolences to her lifelong love, George Klein, and her entire family.

05/21/2025

Coping with the Chaos: Thoughts + Resources - https://mailchi.mp/seancostellofund.org/coping-with-the-chaos-thoughts-resources

05/06/2025

05/05/2025

05/02/2025

Interesting article!

Dr Sue Varma shares her journey in psychiatry and media, promoting practical optimism and combating misinformation in mental health discussions.

04/28/2025

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/night-sweats-and-delusions-of-grandeur/202504/scientists-discover-possible-key-to-bipolar-mood

Novel brain mechanism behind bipolar mood swings may unlock new targets for treatment.

04/14/2025

In memory of Sean Costello… You’re not alone

Seventeen years ago, we lost Sean due to an accidental overdose. He was under the treatment of a facility that marketed itself as being able to handle someone with a dual diagnosis: addiction and mental health. Because they were not qualified to do what they contended they could, Sean was left to hi...

04/14/2025

You’re Not Alone: Free & Low-Cost Support Services for Musicians - https://mailchi.mp/seancostellofund.org/free-low-cost-support-services-for-musicians

11/13/2024

https://www.israel21c.org/how-music-influences-your-brain-to-help-you-feel-better/

An Israeli expert on music and the mind explains that listening to the right tunes really can reduce cortisol levels and improve your mood, whether you are in pain, lonely or sad.