Directories and Resources
6FT FROM THE SPOTLIGHT
Who: Aimed at music and film crew in the UK
What: Training in Mental Health – 6ft From the Spotlight is a non profit Community Interest Company (6ft From CIC) set up with the sole aim of improving the mental wellbeing of music and film crew in the UK.
Criteria: None
ABTT - Guidance note on Mental Health and Well-being for Freelancers
Who: The Association of British Theatre Technicians
What: Guidance Note W1 captures guidance for good practice to support freelancers developed across the theatre industry
Criteria: None – download the guidance
ARTS MINDS
Who: Aimed at Performers and Creative Practitioners working across all art forms
What: Free Web -based Mental Health advice forum
Criteria: None
BAATN - The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network
Who: We are the UK’s largest independent organisation to specialise in working psychologically, informed by an understanding of intersectionality, with people who identify as Black, African, South Asian and Caribbean. Our primary focus and area of expertise is to support people from these heritages. However, we are open to other People of Colour who are affected by prejudice due to the colour of their skin and global white power.
What:Home of the largest community of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage in the UK
Criteria: None
BAPAM - BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR PERFORMING ARTS MEDICINE
Who: BAPAM is a specialist healthcare charity supporting individuals & organisations in the performing arts. We provide free clinical services, expert training, essential resources and clinical leadership
What: Our expert clinicians understand the demands of a performing arts career and can help you with physical and mental health problems related to your creative practice. During the Covid 19 pandemic we are providing consultations by telephone and online.
The website contains and amazing amount of infomtion and resources for those in the Performing Arts.
Click here for BAPAM events for performing arts workers and students
EVERY MIND MATTERS
Who: Anyone
What: An NHS resource providing simple tips and advice to start taking better care of your mental health
Criteria: None
THE FREE PSYCHOTHERAPY NETWORK
Who: Anyone
What: Directory of free and low-cost therapy. Organised by region.
Criteria: None
THE GUILD OF TELEVISION CAMERA PROFESSIONALS
Who: For Anyone, not just TV Camera Professionals
What: A Mental Health Supplement produced by the Guild, but with relevance to anyone in the theatre industry too.
MARCH NETWORK
Who: Anyone in the Arts, Culture or Heritage Sectors
What: One of 8 national networks funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as part of the 2018 Cross-Council Mental Health Plus call to further research into mental health.
Mental Health during COVID-19 – social study, results weekly.
Criteria: None
REHAB 4 ADDICTION
Who: Anyone
What:Rehab 4 Addiction was founded to assist those affected by substance misuse and their loved ones. We offer a range of services, and help signpost you to the most effective treatments.
Criteria: None
Visit the website here for An article about guarding mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
REWRITING THE RULES
Who: Anyone
What: A website of blogs, writings, and various free resources, videos, and zines on plurality, consent, and trauma.
Criteria: None
THE TV MINDSET
Who: People working in the TV and Film industry
What: A new TV & Film industry initiative that aims to provide professional and peer support for freelancers, particularly with mental health, as well as bring meaningful change to working practices in the industry
Criteria: Open to all
UK NATIONAL ARTS WELLBEING COLLECTIVE
Who: Anyone in the Arts, Culture or Heritage Sectors
What: A Collective established to link like-minded organisations and individuals around the UK to improve health and wellbeing in the Arts, Cultural and Heritage employment sectors. Includes sections on how to lead others and look after yourself during COVID-19
Criteria: None