“Poor mental health in music is not inevitable – let's come together to change it”
Music is a rewarding yet demanding industry. But it’s only in recent years that we’ve begun to acknowledge more openly that the work we do – the work we love – can take a toll on our mental health.
Today is Helplines Awareness Day – a day that spotlights the important role that helplines play in supporting our mental health. Music Minds Matter, the charity I lead, runs a 24/7, free and confidential helpline for anyone working in music who…
For Helplines Awareness Day, charity CEO Sarah Woods unveils a new targeted mental health support scheme for the live industry
Comment 23 February 2026