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Mental Health in the Music Industry

As it is World Day for Safety and Health at Work, today for ReCharge we have collated resources in relation to mental health in the music industry – an area which has been a priority and of importance more than ever before during the pandemic. From counselling and advice, to apps and practical exercises to implement, we have added some bonus ones.

M.I. Therapy

Founded by Keychange Innovator, Rosana Corbacho, M.I. Therapy is an organisation aiming to raise awareness of mental health in the music industry. Through specialised treatment, workshops, conferences and panels. M.I. Therapy’s range of services include individual therapy, group therapy, masterclasses and conferences. 

Unison Benevolent Fund

The Unison Benevolent Fund is a non-profit, registered music industry charity that provides counselling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community. They are here to help professional music makers in times of hardship, illness or economic difficulties, through the provision of financial as well as counselling and health solutions. 

The Wellness Starter Pack

Created by Record Union, The Wellness Starter Pack is a collection of videos and articles that, with the help of industry experts, explore the impact that sleep, nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and positivity have on music makers’ mental health, along with actionable steps forward. By providing legitimate, science-based, and concrete information as well as tangible tools, it should help music makers prioritise and take better care of their mental wellbeing.

Minding Creative Minds

Minding Creative Minds is an organisation established to offer a free 24/7 wellbeing & support programme for the Irish Creative Sector. For the music sector, this includes musicians, live event crew & other workers in the sector e.g. bookers, music students, and personnel in all music forms.

Thrive: Mental Wellbeing 

Thrive helps you prevent and manage stress, anxiety and related conditions. The game based app can be used to relax before a stressful situation or on a more regular basis to help you live a happier, more stress-free life. Downloadable app. 

Other resources:

Article: Research based advise for staying healthy and productive while remote working

Article: Yearning for life on tour

Music Support

Help Musicians

British Association for Performing Arts Medicine

Music Industry Therapists

Function Central: A guide to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of musicians