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Scarlett Curtis: ‘I’d shut myself off from everyone’
The promotional campaign for Scarlett Curtis's last book didn't quite go according to plan.
Research: The Wellbeing of Musicians Across the Lifespan
Musicians sometimes spend a lot of time looking at what is wrong, which can give more energy to challenges and create a downward spiral. Positive psychology is influenced by the idea that in spending more time focusing on what’s right, we allow ourselves to...
Guest Blog: Getting to Know Your Emojis : )
Psychotherapist, Fiona Macbeth In a guest blog for BAPAM, psychotherapist Fiona Macbeth considers the importance of emotional awareness for performers and some simple techniques for managing overwhelming feelings. Fiona ran the...
Denise Welch praised for ‘brave’ depression videos
Actress Denise Welch has been praised after sharing her experience of the "unwelcome visitor" of depression.
Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston reveals he used to have anorexia and considered suicide
Actor says he was ‘very ill’ with condition while filming Doctor Who
Have Your Say on The Government’s Occupational Health Consultation
You may not have heard about the current government consultation: “Health is everyone’s business: proposal to reduce ill-health related job losses”. The consultation seeks views on different ways in which government and employers can take action to...
BAPAM Welcomes PR Guru Jonathan Morrish as New Trustee
BAPAM is very lucky to be adding to its list of trustees, a real stalwart in the world of public relations. Jonathan Morrish started in the music industry as a freelance music writer in the seventies, contributing to a number of different...
BAPAM Nominated for Industry Minds Awards
BAPAM has been nominated for its work in supporting the mental and physical health of those working in the performing arts industry. The nomination is part of the inaugural Industry Minds Awards which takes place this September. Industry Minds is a...
Healthy Performance Training Series
BAPAM is proud to announce the start of a series of training sessions for performers to keep them healthy and able to sustain a performing arts career. The sessions kick off in Belfast at the Oh Yeah Music Centre this September,...
Emotional abuse: ‘My fiance seemed perfect – but he wanted to control me’
When Anna, an actress, fell in love with an older and more successful actor he seemed like the perfect man. It took time for her to realise that her fairytale romance had become an abusive relationship.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Services for Performing Artists: Guidance for the Performing Arts Sector
Consultation Paper BAPAM is pleased to have brought together a working group of clinicians and performing arts organisations interested in addressing challenges to the mental health and wellbeing of those who work in the sector. The group has produced guidance to...
Day Dedicated to Performing Arts Medicine
Attended by doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths and a number of students and professional performers, PAM day at UCL offered time for networking and discussions on the health and rehabilitation of performing artists. The day...
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