Music Minds Matter
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from Monday 15 – Sunday 21 May. In light of this important week, we wanted to highlight one of the many ways in which our official charity partner, Help Musicians, is helping to support the mental health of musicians.
Music Minds Matter
If you work in music and are struggling to cope, the Music Minds Matter phone line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week; it doesn’t have to be a crisis, or about music. Music Minds Matter will connect you with an accredited counsellor who can offer emotional support, advice and information. Where appropriate, they may also signpost to other specialist services, offer debt and legal advice as well as access to further support from Help Musicians.
To get in touch with Music Minds Matter, please call 0808 802 8008 or visit Music Minds Matter for more information.
Online Self-Care Sessions
Alongside the phone line, Music Minds Matter offers access to guided support from accredited therapists through peer support groups and specialist services.
Developing coping strategies through online self-care sessions is an important way to help you navigate the challenging times. During Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May), equip yourself with a toolkit of techniques through two free online self-care sessions:
- Tuesday 16th May at 3pm - session focused on anxiety
- Friday 19th May at 11am - session specifically on performance anxiety
Register for Self-Care Sessions
To register for online self-care sessions click here.
You can also find personal stories from others working in music, guidance videos from professionals, online resources and organisations offering support for whatever you’re going through via Music Minds Matter Explore.
Help Musicians is the official charity partner of Allianz Musical Insurance, offering specialist support for the whole UK music community. Allianz also work in partnership with Mind and SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) where support is available. Their details are below along with Samaritans:
- Mind on 0300 123 3393
- SAMH on 0344 800 0550
- Samaritans on 116 123
For urgent help
The Music Minds Matter service and support line is not intended to replace the NHS or private health services. If it’s an emergency or you or someone you know is at imminent risk of harm or in acute distress you can call 999 or go to your local A&E department.
If you need help, you should contact your GP or call NHS 111.