This week, we’ve been focusing on mental health in honour of World Mental Health Day. Today, we’re continuing our deep dive into essential mental health resources. After all, mental health is just as crucial to a performer’s success as physical health, if not more so. As you take the stage in various parts of the world, we want to ensure you’re well-equipped to handle whatever comes your way—be it curtain calls, challenging auditions, or moments of self-doubt. So, let’s explore some amazing resources specifically tailored for each of the five regions we’re highlighting below.

USA

1. Mental Health First Aid (Website): Learn how to assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis. A must for everyone, not just performers.
2. Mental Health America (Website): A wealth of resources, from self-assessments to information about specific conditions.
3. Anxiety and Depression Association of America (Website): A place to find support groups, free educational resources, and the latest treatment options for anxiety and depression.
4. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (Website): This site offers in-depth information, forums, and even real-life stories to help you navigate depression and bipolar disorder.
5. National Alliance on Mental Illness (Website): With everything from helplines to community outreach, NAMI provides a full-circle support system.

Canada

1. eMental Health (Website): Find mental health services near you, along with a host of educational materials.
2. Kids Help Phone (Website): A counseling service for younger performers.
3. Mental Health Commission of Canada (Website): Providing a plethora of policy and program information for mental health.
4. Talk Suicide (Website): Specialized support for those dealing with suicidal thoughts or grieving a lost loved one.
5. Wellness Together Canada (Website): One-stop access to mental health and substance use support.

UK

1. Mental Health Foundation (Website): Offering strategies to deal with stress, anxiety, and more.
2. Mental Health Matters (Website): Here, you’ll find crisis helplines and services for a range of mental health issues.
3. Mind (Website): An all-around mental health organization offering support and legal advice.
4. Shout 85258 (Website): A free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service.
5. Young Minds (Website): Aimed at younger performers, offering resources for mental health support.

Australia

1. Beyond Blue (Website): Provides resources on a variety of mental health conditions.
2. Black Dog Institute (Website): Focused on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mood disorders like depression and bipolar.
3. Headspace (Website): Offers help for young performers aged 12-25.
4. Lifeline (Website): A national charity offering 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
5. RUOK? (Website): Promotes conversations about mental health to prevent small problems from becoming bigger ones.

New Zealand

1. Healthify (Website): A mobile-friendly tool that connects you to resources in your region.
2. Lifeline (Website): Provides 24/7 helpline services.
3. The Lowdown (Website): Aimed at young performers, offering support for stress, anxiety, and depression.
4. Yellow Brick Road (Website): Provides support for families and friends of those with mental health issues.
5. Youthline (Website): A multi-faceted service for young performers, providing counselling and other mental health services.

Got any more resources to add? Please share them in the comments! Together, we can provide the information and support needed to ensure every performer thrives!

So, go out there, shine your light, and remember—you’re never alone on this journey. #CreateYourSuccess #MentalHealthResources #ThrivingThursday #MentalHealthMatters