Mental Health Resources & Industry Links for Musicians
We understand that a career in music can be as challenging as it is rewarding. Whether you’re dealing with performance anxiety, seeking industry connections, or simply need someone to talk to, you’re not alone.
We’ve gathered essential resources to support your wellbeing and professional journey – from 24/7 crisis helplines to music industry networks. Think of this page as your go-to toolkit for maintaining mental health and building a sustainable career in music.
Wellbeing for Musicians
Musicianship isn’t just playing your instrument for hours each day! Look after your physical wellbeing with this great video playlist including warmups, stretches, breathing exercises and wind downs. You’d be surprised at just how much physical and mental health effects playing ability!
Jazz Log
Jazz Log is your personal booklet, designed for capturing thoughts and ideas whenever inpsiration strikes or if you feel overwhelmed – whether before, during or after a show or rehearsal. It also provides a guide to foster healthy and positive habits to overcome challenges and negative emotions you may encounter along your journey.
The Wellbeing Collective
Industry Links
The Wellbeing Collective
Practical, evidence-based guides for taking care of your mental health and wellbeing – an initiative of Arts Centre Melbourne.
Sleep Well Guide
Sing & Speak Well Guide
Work Well Guide
Tour Well Guide
Festival Guide
Mental Health Support
Act Beyond Commit
Information, advice and strategies to help you manage your wellbeing and mental health.
Support Act
Support Act is Australia’s only charity delivering crisis relief services to artists, crew and music workers as a result of ill health, injury, a mental health problem, or some other crisis that impacts on their ability to work in music.
Wellbeing Helpline: 1800 959 500
General: 1300 731 303
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is an Australian independent nonprofit organization working to address issues associated with depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental disorders.
1300 22 46 36
Lifeline
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Lifeline Text: 0477 13 11 14
Headspace
Read about our tips to help manage stress as a result of containment measures.
Head to Health
Head to Health can help you find digital mental health services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations. Provided by the Australian Department of Health, Head to Health brings together apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources.
Emergency
Mental Health Emergency Response Line
1300 555 788 Perth metro area, otherwise toll free 1800 522 002
For anyone involved in a mental health emergency in the community – including individuals, families/carers, member of the general public or health professionals.
Healthdirect Australia
1800 022 222
24/7 government-funded service, providing quality, approved health information and advice by registered health practitioners.