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Mental Health
Future Performers are passionate about providing helpful and sometimes vital resources for students. Training in the performing arts is tough. It requires a lot of commitment and determination. It is extremely physically and mentally demanding. Constantly pushing yourself to do better, comparing yourself with others, in front of mirrors every day, being corrected day in, day out and coping with rejection are just some of the challenges that are part of everyday training. There are many highs and lows during your training and into your performing career.
It is important to know, if you find yourself struggling, you are not alone and you can get help! Thankfully Mental Health is talked about much more within the industry and there are some fantastic organisations in the UK dedicated to helping, whatever your struggle. We are not qualified to help you but we have however, spent time researching where you can get help and we have dedicated this page to resources for anyone who feels they need advice and support.
@applauseforthought (Instagram and Twitter)
Applause for Thought is a triple Award-Winning organisation that provides free and low-cost Mental Health support, talks and courses to all those in the Arts Industry.
Industry Minds operate as a charity who’s goal is to provide free and low- cost Mental Health support to anyone in the creative arts through therapy, seminars and other useful tools.
The British Association for Performing Arts Medicine is a specialist healthcare charity supporting individuals and organisations in the performing arts. They can provide a free clinical assessment for health conditions which impact people practising their performing art (over 12 years) and there is a Directory of Practitioners on their website of clinicians who specialise in this area.
www.counsellingforperformers.co.uk
Angie Peake is the Health and Welfare Consultant for the Award-Winning drama school The MTA. She provides counselling and coaching for students and performers.
ArtsMinds is a collaboration between BAPAM, Equity, The Stage and Spotlight – four entertainment industry organisations that came together to create a resource hub to support people in the creative industries who are dealing with emotional stress and Mental Health challenges.
Stem4 are a charity dedicated to supporting teenage Mental Health and those who support them including their families, carers and education professionals. They have so many downloadable guides and information on subjects such as Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders and much more. They also have useful Mental Health Apps and advice about how to ask for help, tailored specifically for young people.
The Mix provide information and support for the under 25’s on-line. Chat on-line with a trained helpline supporter.
SHOUT is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere TEXT: 85258
www.eatingdisorderssupport.co.uk
Eating Disorder Support is an organisation providing help and support to anyone affected by an eating problem. It can also provide help for those who are caring for or supporting someone with an eating disorder.
www.seedeatingdisorders.org.uk
SEED Support and Empathy for people with Eating Disorders. This charity was set up by ordinary people with first hand experience of eating disorders. Their aim is to do their very best in helping others receive professional help in the hope that they go on to make a full recovery.
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Beat Eating Disorder’s mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. With the right treatment and support, recovery is possible.
www.time4changementalhealthcharter.com
#time4change was launched by Annemarie Lewis Thomas, principal at the MTA. Many of the UK’s colleges, theatre companies, agents, theatres and individuals are part of the Mental Health Charter raising the necessity for Mental Health education and care in the industry.
https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/122918/ruth-netherwood/hebden-bridge-hx7
Ruth Netherwood MBACP
BAPAM registered
Counsellor for dancers, musicians and actors. Face to face or online.
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