We’ve gathered the best mental health resources from across the creative industry to support your wellbeing.
Mental Health Podcasts ?
National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) Podcast: Piece of Mind: Mental Health & Psychiatry
Piece of Mind brings you the latest on mental health research at NCMH and Cardiff University, plus real-life stories from people affected by mental illness.
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Creative Cardiff
An episode focused on discussing mental health and wellbeing within the creative sector.
6ft From the Spotlight: Mental Health in Film
A podcast discussing mental health and wellbeing in the film industry.
BBC Radio 4: All in the Mind
The show with the latest evidence on psychology, mental health and neuroscience.
Apple Podcasts: Beti a’i Phobol: Non Williams
Mae’r gantores Non Williams, yn sgwrsio gyda Beti George am ei iselder, am anhwylder ei gwr Iwan, ac am ddychwelyd i’r llwyfan gyda’r grŵp Eden.
Mental health and suicide awareness podcast series
In ZSA’s Life Matters podcast series they discuss the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health, hearing real stories and inspiring initiatives.
Mental Health Videos ?
BBC Two: Psychosis and Me
David Harewood explores his experience of psychosis and meets young people living with it.
Youtube: Animation about depression – I had a Black Dog
A well-known animated video depicting what it’s like to live with depression.
Equality and Human Rights Commission: Living with Schizophrenia
The Equality and Human Rights Commission explore what it’s like to live with schizophrenia.
Film Bilder: Nuggets – addiction
A well-known animated video depicting what it’s like to live with addiction.
Michael Sheen: How debt affects our mental health
Michael Sheen explains why he’s scaling back his acting career to devote himself to campaigning against high-interest credit providers.
Wynne Evans: Lockdown mental health struggles
Welsh broadcaster Wynne Evans has spoken frankly about his mental health struggles during the pandemic, and said he previously considered taking his own life.
Welsh artist overcomes mental health struggles to work on Hollywood productions | ITV News
Noel Taylor is a costume designer from Barry who has worked on major Hollywood productions.
Andyax: Let’s Talk About Creative Work and Mental Health
Andyax faciliate a discussion with filmmakers and a doctor about why mental health issues are more prevalent in the creative industry.
Tedx: The Art of Connection: How Creativity can help our Mental Health
Kate Moore delivers a TED talk on how creativity can help our mental health.
Mind: How to look after yourself when you’re feeling depressed
Mind’s guidance video explaining how to look after yourself when you’re depressed.
Mind: How to help someone who’s depressed
Mind’s guidance video explaining how to help someone who is depressed.
Iwan Rheon: Thought-provoking dementia animation
Welsh Actor Iwan Rheon explains what it’s like to live with dementia in this animated video.
Mental Health Newsletters ?
Mental Health Books ?
Artquest free digital comic book: Mental Health for Creative Freelancers
11 stories tackling the everyday mental health challenges of creative freelancers.