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/