We acknowledge & pay our respects to First Nations peoples & recognise the role of intergenerational song practitioners in establishing rich & diverse music practices that exist today.
Welcome to the Support Act Guide to Mental Health and Wellbeing – a regularly updated resource of evidence-based information, articles, videos, plus app and book recommendations, specifically curated for those who work in music.
Whether you want to learn how to give or get help, look after your own own wellbeing or hear how others in the music community have overcome challenges, this guide is for you. If you need additional support contact the Support Act Wellbeing Helpline now on 1800 959 500.
THE SUPPORT ACT GUIDE TO…
Depression
There are lots of things that can cause depression – working in the music industry and all the stresses that come with it can increase the risk.
A life in the music industry can mean long periods away from home and working unsociable hours. For many, loneliness is a gateway to poor physical and mental health.
In an industry that relies heavily on social media to help build audiences, share content and promote events, it’s worth developing a relationship with social media that is healthy, mindful and empowered.
Resilience is the ability to respond and adapt well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy or major sources of stress–such as family and relationship problems, health issues or workplace and financial stressors.
Australian music industry workers have FREE ACCESS to THIS WAY UP‘s range of evidence-based and effective online treatment programs that are designed to teach you proven psychological skills to transform your thoughts, feelings and behaviours so you can make positive changes in your life.
Tune Ups is a high impact, intimate and revealing video series on mental health with Australian music heroes, including Support Act Mental Health Advocates Brendon Love (The Teskey Brothers), Sahara Herald (Frontier Touring) and Fanny Lumsden.
Outside In delves into the hidden depths of the Australian music industry, capturing both the essence and vulnerability of its iconic figures. The series features artists from a wide range of genres and backgrounds including Budjerah, Tania Doko, Dale Tanner (Ocean Grove), Catherine Alcorn, Jamaica Moana and Yorke, along with Rolling Stone editor-in-chief, Poppy Reid.
Check out our latestlife-saving mental health programs and events, including Mental Health First Aid Training, Workplace Wellbeing Check-Ins, On My Mind open access webinars and Yarning Strong webinars specifically for First Nations music workers.