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 services mean more people need...
Equity Counselling Scheme: Initial Evaluation
We are proud to be delivering a counselling service for Equity, funded by Equity and by the Equity Charitable Trust. So far, 50 performance professionals have accessed the service and we have provided 300 free counselling sessions. We used the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores,...
BAPAM Healthy Practice Training Programme – what did the attendees say?
We have been offering three monthly sessions on “Keeping mentally well”, “ Preventing Injury” and “Vocal Health” since March. These have been very well attended online and we plan to continue to provide these for free in to 2021. BAPAM sent an evaluation form to the...
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...
📣 Elton Jackson, Director of Artist and Employee Wellbeing at @sonymusicuk will be joining our forthcoming Music & Mental Health livestream discussion.
Don't miss this #IvorsWeek special ... featuring @jackgarratt @rayblk_ @sallysharp.
Join us 👉 https://bit.ly/3MHR1PV
Our peer support group is back on Tuesday with Dr Pippa Wheble. Set smart, sustainable goals and learn how to warm up and cool down before and after playing or performing:
... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/338802837407
Another new Twitter list: mental health in the classical music industry and in the wider creative arts world: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1519639476519243776
ft @tmdtapodcast @Musicsupport_uk ... @ukbapam
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