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Mental Health Awareness in the Music Industry


As it is mental health awareness week it seems only fitting that this week I wrote about mental health in the music industry. In the past it was not common, almost taboo, for mental health to be discussed openly.

However, in the current day, mental health has become a very important topic of discussion, across all fields of work. I myself suffer from depression and anxiety, so the discussion of mental health has always been of the upmost importance to me.

In the UK alone, one sixth of the population between the ages of 16- 64 suffer from mental health problems and is on the increase.

In 2013, there were 8.2 million cases of anxiety in the UK, 4 million cases of mood disorders (including bipolar disorder) and 18.2% of the population suffer with depression. According to the Mental Health Foundation, women are more likely than men to suffer from mental health problems and are over twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety disorders.

So, what is the music industry doing about this? In 2016, Help Musicians UK started the largest study of mental health across the music industry that stated that out of the 2211 people who took part of the study, only 30% sought help with their mental health. As well as this, 55% felt that there were gaps in the industry to help musicians and other members of the music industry.

In order to help decrease this percentage, Help Musicians UK launched a 24/7 support line for people in the industry.

Mental health has always been a touchy subject for discussion across the music industry, but with the support and help from organisations like Mind Matters, we can help make the industry a better industry.

If you are struggling with any issues, please do not hesitate to call Help Musicians Helpline or email me.



Yours Truly

@TheTruthbehindtheMusic


Help Musicians UK helpline: 0808 802 8008

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