{"id":985,"date":"2020-11-04T11:59:36","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T11:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/?p=985"},"modified":"2026-02-24T09:09:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:09:21","slug":"supporting-your-mental-health-and-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/lifestyle-wellbeing\/supporting-your-mental-health-and-wellbeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting Your Mental Health and Wellbeing"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"p1\">A curated list of links and resources to support performers&#8217; mental health and wellbeing.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Our members are at the heart of everything we do and we continue to be inspired by the passion, innovation and resilience of our industry. We are all in this together and we&#8217;re here to support you.<\/p>\n<h3>Wellbeing in the Arts<\/h3>\n<p>Spotlight has partnered with Wellbeing in the Arts, who offer a wide range of services to support people across the creative industries with their mental health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>This means that Spotlight members who are 18+ and based in the UK or Ireland can access mental health and wellbeing support as part of our Membership Assistance Programme.<\/p>\n<p>More details about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/spotlight\/spotlight-new-provider-wellbeing-in-the-arts\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wellbeing in the Arts, <\/a>the services they provide and how to access their support can be found here.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Powerful Pause Guided Meditations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"s2\">Guided meditations to help you to feel rested, restored and reignited. These guided meditations were featured in (or were inspired by) our Powerful Pause meditation sessions, where we come together to meditate twice a month.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">If you&#8217;re a Performer, Graduate or Young Performer (18+) member, you can take advantage of these free sessions (please ensure you&#8217;re opted in to receive our emails for upcoming dates and booking information).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s2\">Access the Powerful Pause Meditation Library.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">You can also download and listen to all of these meditations on <a href=\"https:\/\/spotlightuk.podbean.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PodBean<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3cZWG0S15D4Un9Vp2yHesy?si=dbekt7QLQ_SVDFm-AhOVoA&amp;dl_branch=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify <\/a>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/spotlightuk\/id1186283459\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Resources to Support Your Wellbeing as a Performer<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">The Essentials:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/discussing-your-mental-health-and-wellbeing-with-your-agent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discussing Your Mental Health and Wellbeing With Your Agent<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/tips-for-good-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tips for Good Mental Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/practical-self-care-tips-for-your-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Practical Self-Care Tips for Your Mental Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/charities-for-performers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A List of Charities that Support Performers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/dealing-with-jealousy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dealing With Jealousy<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/how-to-deal-with-career-envy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Deal With Career Envy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/how-to-navigate-being-the-only-creative-in-your-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Navigate Being the Only Creative in Your Family<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/how-your-other-half-loves-how-to-support-your-partner-and-how-they-can-support-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Support Your Performer Partner and How They Can Support You<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/news\/introducing-the-performer-resilience-programme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Introducing the Performance Resilience Programme<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/financial-mindfulness-budgeting-tips-for-actors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Mindfulness &#8211; Budgeting Tips for Performers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Staying Motivated:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/staying-empowered-throughout-your-acting-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Staying Empowered Throughout Your Acting Career<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/the-waiting-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">The Waiting Game: The Post-Audition Limbo<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/an-actors-guide-to-reconnecting-with-your-purpose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">An Actor&#8217;s Guide to Reconnecting With Your Purpose<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/keeping-your-identity-as-an-out-of-work-performer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keeping Your Identity as an Out-Of-Work Performer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/returning-acting-after-setback-ben-mars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Returning to Acting After a Setback<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/an-actor-s-guide-to-motivating-yourself-through-uncertainty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">An Actor&#8217;s Guide to Motivating Yourself Through Uncertainty<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/how-to-practice-resilience-with-dr-jane-oakland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Practice Resilience<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/actor-in-isolation-surivors-guide-charlotte-thornton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Actor in Isolation: A Survival Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/how-to-feel-fulfilled\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Feel Fulfilled<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Auditions and Performing:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/post-audition-self-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Post-Audition Self-Care<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/powerful-pause-meditation-with-bea-grist-pre-audition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Pre-Audition Meditation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/6-ways-combat-audition-nerves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Ways to Combat Nerves at Your Next Audition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/how-yoga-can-calm-your-nerves-before-an-audition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Yoga Can Calm Your Nerves Before an Audition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/how-to-deal-with-nerves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Deal With Nerves<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/david-mumeni-on-empowering-yourself-in-an-audition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Empowering Yourself in an Audition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/how-to-keep-your-mental-health-safe-whilst-working-on-intense-subject-matters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Keep Your Mental Health Safe Whilst Working on Intense Subject Matters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/parting-with-a-part-how-to-de-role\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parting With a Part: How to De-Role<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/keeping-your-voice-fit-and-healthy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keeping Your Voice Fit and Healthy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/nudity-and-intimacy-on-set\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What You Need to Know About Nudity and Intimacy on Set<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/breath-practice-for-performers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breath Practice for Performers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p3\">Dealing with Feedback and Rejection:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/how-to-handle-rejection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">How to Handle Rejection<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/reframing-feedback-by-tahlia-norrish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Reframing Feedback<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/coping-with-rejection-actors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Coping with Rejection: A Guide for Actors<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/acid-to-asset-turning-rejection-into-opportunity-by-sandra-gayer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Acid to Asset: Turning Rejection into Opportunity<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Work-Life Balance:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/work-life-balance-the-number-one-issue-for-freelancers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Work-Life Balance: The Number One Issue For Freelancers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/knowing-whats-in-our-control-as-an-actor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Actor&#8217;s Sandpit: Knowing What&#8217;s In Our Control<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/finding-your-other-calling-achieving-balance-in-acting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finding Your Other Calling: Achieving Balance in Acting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/bewitched-bothered-and-beaten-black-n-blue-what-taking-up-a-hobby-taught-me-about-mental-health-in-the-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Taking Up A Hobby Taught Me About Mental Health In The Industry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/healthy-food-prep-for-the-busy-actor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthy Food Prep for the Busy Actor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/five-ways-to-manage-homesickness-on-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Five Ways to Manage Homesickness on Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/looking-after-yourself-when-writing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Looking After Yourself When Writing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Managing Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/dealing-with-self-pity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dealing with Self-Pity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/dealing-with-self-doubt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dealing With Self-Doubt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/overcoming-self-judgment-as-an-actor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Overcoming Self-Judgement as an Actor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/reclaiming-self-confidence-as-an-actor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reclaiming Self-Confidence as an Actor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/how-to-manage-imposter-syndrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Imposter Syndrome and How to Deal with It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Stress, Anxiety and Burnout:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/how-to-handle-stress-on-a-film-set\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Handle Stress on a Film Set<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/a-guide-to-finding-help-for-anxiety-and-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">A Guide to Finding Help for Anxiety and Depression<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/dealing-with-stress-as-a-performer-with-dr-jane-oakland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Dealing with Stress as a Performer<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/overcoming-burnout-lisa-wright\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Overcoming Burnout<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/10-tips-for-managing-stress-and-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Tips For Managing Stress and Anxiety<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Acting and Being a Parent, Guardian or Carer:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/navigating-self-taping-when-you-have-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Navigating Self-Taping When You Have Kids<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/news\/performer-parent-online-coffee-mornings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Parent Performer Online Coffee Mornings<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pipacampaign.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Parents and Carers in Performing Arts<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/actorschildren.org\/about-act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Actors&#8217; Children&#8217;s Trust: Financial, emotional and practical support to help actors protect their children from the unpredictability of the industry<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/acting-and-parenthood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Working as a Parent: Reflections on Acting and Parenthood<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Supporting a Young Performer:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/how-to-be-a-confident-and-resilient-young-performer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s1\">How to be a Confident and Resilient Young Performer<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/interviews-podcasts\/powerful-pause-meditation-with-bea-grist-pre-audition-for-young-performers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s1\">Pre-Audition Meditation for Young Performers<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/interviews-podcasts\/powerful-pause-meditation-with-bea-grist-calming-nerves-for-young-performers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s1\">Calming Nerves Meditation for Young Performers<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/interviews-podcasts\/powerful-pause-meditation-with-bea-grist-confidence-for-young-performers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s1\">Confidence Meditation for Young Performers<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/parent-guide-young-performer-mental-health\/\"><span class=\"s1\">A Parent&#8217;s Guide to Mental and Physical Health for Young Performers<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/information-support\/for-children-and-young-people\/information-for-parents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Supporting a Young Person (Mind)<\/span><\/a><span class=\"s1\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/oneyou\/every-mind-matters\/childrens-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Looking After a Child or Young Person&#8217;s Mental Health (NHS)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/oneyou\/every-mind-matters\/youth-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Mental Health and Self-Care for Young People (NHS)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.themix.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Support for Young People 13+ on all Areas of Life (The Mix)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youngminds.org.uk\/find-help\/for-parents\/parents-guide-to-support-a-z\/parents-guide-to-support-social-media-and-the-internet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parent&#8217;s Guide to Support &#8211; Social Media and the Internet (Young Minds)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Useful Contacts and Support:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/oneyou\/every-mind-matters\/urgent-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urgent Mental Health Support (NHS)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spotlight-cmsmedia.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/media\/2734\/mental_health_directory.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mental Health Directory &#8211; a guide to free and paid services for your mental health (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bapam.org.uk\/performing-arts-medicine-clinics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free clinical consultations for UK-based performers via BAPAM<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmindsmatter.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Music Minds Matter: Mental health support line and service for the UK Music Community<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theatrehelpline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Theatre Helpline: Free independent and confidential phone and email service providing support to people working in the theatre industry<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mindingcreativeminds.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Minding Creative Minds: Free 24\/7 wellbeing and support for the Irish Creative Sector<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Our Favourite Resources From Mental Health Charities and Other Companies:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Clear, Practical Advice for Anyone Experiencing Issues with Mental Health and Money (<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mental Health &amp; Money Advice)<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bapam.org.uk\/health-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s1\">Fact Sheets on Mental Health Support, Self-Care, Performance Anxiety, Choosing a Therapist and Sources of Financial and Practical Support (BAPAM)<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/information-support\/tips-for-everyday-living\/money-and-mental-health\/money-and-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Money and Mental Health (Mind)<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thesleepcharity.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/TSC-Advice-Sheets_Practical-sleep-tips-for-adults_Online.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Practical Sleep Tips For Adults (The Sleep Charity &#8211; PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8VwufJrUhic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alternate Nostril Breathing to Relieve Tension and Anxiety (Yoga With Adriene)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/self-help\/tips-and-support\/mindfulness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mindfulness (NHS Article on the Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/information-support\/types-of-mental-health-problems\/depression\/for-friends-and-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supporting Someone With Depression &#8211; Advice for Family and Friends (Mind)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.functioncentral.co.uk\/mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Guide to Supporting the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Musicians (Function Central)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Nutritional Foundation: Impartial Advice on Food and Nutrition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/universitycompare.com\/guides\/students-managing-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding and Managing Anxiety: A Guide for University Students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">It can feel like you\u2019re alone when things are tough but there\u2019s support available no matter what you\u2019re going through. If you need urgent help, there are lots of ways to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/oneyou\/every-mind-matters\/urgent-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">get help now<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A curated list of links and resources to support performers&#8217; mental health and wellbeing. Our members are at the heart of everything we do and we continue to be inspired by the passion, innovation and resilience of our industry. We are all in this together and we&#8217;re here to support you. 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