To shine a light on the importance of mental health among the music community, MusiCares®, the leading music charity, is announcing a month-long lineup of events to encourage musicians and those in the industry to prioritize their mental health.
While mental health issues existed in the industry long before the COVID-19 pandemic and will endure beyond it, MusiCares witnessed first-hand how seriously the pandemic affected music professionals. The inaugural MusiCares’ Wellness in Music Survey revealed that 26 percent of respondents were experiencing moderate to severe depression and 53 percent of respondents indicated they were unable to receive counseling because they couldn’t afford it.
During May, MusiCares will hold a variety of talks, panels, and workshops that will explore the nuances of mental health among musicians and within the industry. These events will feature experts, trained physicians and musicians, and actors like Phoebe Bridgers and Alex Wolff, who share their own stories and experiences. MusiCares is also a proud founding member of MTV Entertainment Group’s Mental Health Action Day, scheduled for May 20.
May’s lineup of events will support MusiCares’ greater mental health programming planned for the remainder of the year, including the launch of new virtual support groups in partnership with ASCAP focused on mental and emotional health among women, LGBTQ+ and Black music communities.
A full lineup of events can be found here and are free to attend.