Music charities report uptick in mental health issues
On World Mental Health Day, several organisations have unveiled new resources and initiatives tackling mental health in the industry
News By Hanna Ellington | 10 October 2024
UK-based charity Music Support is reportedly supporting a record number of live and music industry professionals, after seeing a 51% increase in calls to their helpline over the past year.
In a new survey, the organisation detailed challenges facing industry executives — including drug and alcohol problems, mental health issues, and suicidal thoughts — are up across the board, steadily increasing from last year’s report.
In addition to a steep increase in helpline calls, Music Support revealed that nearly half of respondents…
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