Do I need counseling as a musician?
In 2016, Help Musicians commissioned the University of Westminster and MusicTank to undertake the largest known study into mental health and the music industry.
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2,211 (self-selected) respondents took part in the industry-wide survey
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[Of those that reported] 30% claimed they would be very likely to, or had already sought help
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71.1% of all respondents believed they had experienced panic attacks and/or high levels of anxiety
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55% felt there were gaps in the provision of services for musicians
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68.5% reported they had experienced depression
What can we work on?
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Stress, anxiety, loneliness: dealing with hard feelings on your path
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Time-management: how to be a high-level professional and enjoy friends and family
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Better relationships at work and in private: keeping healthy boundaries in the rehearsal room, finding support from beloved ones without overwhelming them
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Perfectionism and over-thinking: how to use it to your advantage
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Motivation: reconnecting to your initial passion
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Competitions, auditions, frustration, jealousy: how to feel secure in this extremely competitive and demanding industry?