Mental health support for musicians affected by coronavirus

Lucy Thraves
Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Music Minds Matter

A free, confidential, 24/7 helpline run by Help Musicians.


Music Support

A support service and helpline for anyone in the music industry suffering from alcoholism, addiction, emotional or mental health issues.


ISM

A 24-hour helpline for ISM members. Counselling (telephone and face to face) can also be arranged through the support line.


Further resources:

PRS Members' Fund's guide to looking after your mental health: https://www.prsmembersfund.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Mental-Health-Guidelines.pdf

ArtsMinds: resources for artists dealing with mental health issues. A collaborative initiative from BAPAM (British Association of Performing Arts Medicine), Equity, Spotlight and The Stage. https://www.artsminds.co.uk/

British Association of Performing Arts Medicine: resources and signposting for mental and physical support for musicians. https://www.bapam.org.uk/

Help Musicians: resources, signposting and advice for musicians. https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/health-welfare

Corona advice for musicians: Information on government support, financial support, mental health resources and creative development during the pandemic. https://www.coronamusicians.info/