Click here for the guide by Function Central, based in the UK.
The guide covers everything musicians, and those who work with musicians, need to know:
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The most common mental health problems, and causes, in musicians
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Healthy practices for mental wellbeing, like reframing unhelpful thoughts and practising mindfulness
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Where to get additional support, through the NHS, a charity, or privately
With nearly 70% of musicians struggling with depression, talking about mental health has never been more important in the music community.
Our research found that:
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Artists and performers are 7 times more likely to experience poor mental health. In fact, over 70% of musicians have experienced panic attacks and/or high levels of anxiety.
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Musicians often feel unsupported with their mental health problems. 55% state there are “gaps in the provision of services for musicians”.
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How we feel physically and mentally are linked – 30% of people with a long-term physical health condition also have a mental health condition.
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If you have sleep problems, taking a warm bath or shower before bed will lower your body temperature and can reduce the amount of time it takes for you to fall asleep by 10 minutes.