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Chief Executive’s Message, April 2021
The first few months of 2021 have been one of the busiest times in BAPAM’s history of clinical services. Rising mental health problems, preparing to return to busier work schedules and environments, plus difficulties accessing NHS...
Returning to work in the performing arts after having COVID-19
This article by BAPAM Physiotherapist, Lucie Rayner, is the second in our series covering aspects of returning to performance environments, and building up work schedules and routines in the light of the COVID 19 pandemic and lockdowns. We will update the article...
When the curtain goes up again: Building our fitness to perform
The global pandemic has brought unprecedented disruption to our lives over the last year. To protect public health and reduce disease transmission, we have endured stay-at-home orders and strict quarantines. Those who work in the Performing arts industry have been...
Roman Kemp on feeling ‘trapped’ by depression
Ahead of his BBC Three documentary, Roman talks about dealing with his own mental health issues - and remembers his friend Joe Lyons.
Long COVID: Patient Experience and Support Groups
Long COVID is an umbrella term that describes a cluster of symptoms related to an initial COVID infection where symptoms persist after the acute infection phase. It appears that Long COVID can affect the whole body including the respiratory, cardiovascular,...
Reflecting on Actors’ Mental Health and Resilience
This guest blog is written by PhD candidate, lecturer and trained actor Julia Grieshofer. Her research at University College London focuses on actors’ mental health and their resilience.
Celebs Go Dating star Tom Read Wilson on how he beats lockdown anxiety and the slogan we should all live by
Celebs Go Dating star Tom Read Wilson has shared the methods he uses to combat lockdown anxiety.
Good Grief Festival
Good Grief Festival returns online this March (27th and 28th), with a programme of over 40 free events and 70+ speakers. This time we’ll be exploring the themes of ‘hope’ and ‘meaning’ at a time when the UK is mourning over...
Reflecting on Actors’ Mental Health and Resilience
This guest blog is written by PhD candidate, lecturer and trained actor Julia Grieshofer. Her research at University College London focuses on actors' mental health and their resilience. Julia, after completing a BA in Performing Arts and Digital Communication in Rome...
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How a YouTube music channel became a mental health hub
Substance Use Amongst Working Musicians – A Research study
Participants are being sought to take part in a research study looking at the prevalence of substance use amongst working musicians. Anyone interested in taking part is being asked to fill in a questionnaire. The study forms part of PhD student Jeordie Shenton’s...
Eating Disorders in Musicians
By Dr Charlie Easmon Performers may be perfectionists and perfectionists are more prone to mental health problems and included in this are eating disorders. In at least 50% of people with eating disorders there is an existing...
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