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Surge in social issue shows at Edinburgh Fringe
Almost a quarter of theatre productions at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe deal with social issues, including Mental Health, women in society, and abuse.
Willow Smith reveals she self-harmed as a child
The singer Willow Smith reveals how she "lost her sanity" after finding fame at a young age.
ArtsMinds at the Edinburgh Fringe
ArtsMinds will be running the Sanctuary Space at Fringe Central on more days than ever before. Come along on August 8th, 12th, 16th, 19th and 24th for a calm and peaceful environment away from the hectic world of the Fringe outside. Free head, neck and shoulder...
“You staying on with the RSC then?”
In this blog post, actor Graeme Brookes writes about coming to the end of a production, and the anxiety this can bring
We Can Do More To Protect The Mental Health Of Those In The Arts
MP Luciana Berger writes about the challenges facing the sector, reflecting on recent progress, and what still needs to be done.
It took having a breakdown on stage to take my mental health seriously
Actor Chris Connel shares his experiences and talks of when the show can't go on.
Wellbeing drop-ins to start at London’s Actors Centre
Equity is teaming up with the Actors Centre to offer monthly wellbeing drop-ins from July 2018. Are you dealing with bullying and harassment in your workplace, or any mental health issues? These drop-ins will provide a safe and confidential space for you to talk, and...
‘Mental health is not a death sentence’
Homeland actor David Harewood talks openly about the mental health issues he has faced, and the positive impact of his recovery.
Performers open up about anxiety battles in a bid to break taboo around mental health
West End actors including Caroline Sheen and Jodie Jacobs have revealed their battles with anxiety in a bid to encourage more industry conversations around mental health.
Mariah Carey opens up about her battle with bipolar disorder
Having been originally diagnosed in 2001, the singer has recently spoken for the first time about living with bipolar disorder and seeking treatment.
Meet TALK weekly
TALK has been started in London by actors Christian Edwards and Harry Long to create a community for anyone working in theatre and the wider entertainment industry who may be facing mental health issues to provide a space for them to speak to each other. First...
University Mental Health Day
Today, March 1st, there is a focus on the mental health of people who live, work and study in Higher Education. ArtsMinds materials have been sent to university performing arts courses. Find out more about UMHD here
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