In 2022, Equity found that those working in the arts were twice as likely to suffer from depression than the general populationEquity’s 2022 Scoping Review of Mental Health in Performing Arts Clements, L. (2022). Mental health in the performing arts: A scoping review of academic literature. Equity UK. (Referenced in: London Daily. 2025, July 3. People in performing arts are twice as likely to have depression, Equity finds. . Similarly, The Film and TV Charity found that nearly two thirds of off-screen professionals have faced mental health issues related to their workFilm and TV Charity’s Looking Glass Survey – 2024 The Film and TV Charity. (2024). The Looking Glass: Mental health in the UK film and TV industry.. Our podcast harnesses the wisdom of our community to help you stay healthy and happy.
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In this episode we chat to counsellor and supervisor, Mary Burch about how to find a good therapist, what questions to ask, what to expect, and how to leave, should you want to!
In this episode actor and dialect coach Katie Heath discusses her experiences being a neurodivergent actor, and the actors she now works with. She is joined by her wife, coach and designer, Lisa Marie Hall as they advocate for neuro-inclusive ways of working in the industry.
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In this episode we chat to two prolific actors, Julie Hesmondhalgh (Coronation Street, Broadchurch) and Andrew Jarvis (RSC, Lord of the Rings) who discuss ageing in the industry.
In this episode Omari Douglas (It's a Sin, A Little Life) shares his experiences of rejection in the industry, and how he has learned to deal with it. He is accompanied by coach, Lisa Marie Hall.
Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education, Emma) talks to us about her struggles with performance anxiety. She is joined by counsellor Fiona Macbeth, who unpacks what anxiety is and how it manifests in this context, and offers some suggestions on how to cope with it.
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