Resource Lab
Helpful Depression Resources for Musicians From Around the Web
Depression can be tough for anyone, but the realities of music work can add another layer. This page brings together trusted resources for musicians, producers, crew, and other people working in the music industry.
Music Industry-Specific Support
Music-industry resources can be especially useful when you need someone who understands the work, schedules, financial uncertainty, and culture around music.
Backline
Backline provides mental health support and case management for people in the music industry and their families. Their services can include help finding mental health care and navigating other resources.
MusiCares
MusiCares provides health and welfare services for people in the music community, including mental health and addiction recovery services, financial assistance during medical crises, and other support.
Music Minds Matter
Music Minds Matter provides confidential mental health support for musicians and music professionals in the UK.
Depression Resources From Trusted Organizations
These organizations aren’t specific to musicians, but they provide information, screening tools, education, and pathways to mental health support that can be useful to anyone experiencing depression.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI provides education, support resources, and information about mental health conditions and treatment. Their site also includes information about support groups and finding help.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America offers mental health information, screening tools, educational resources, and guidance for finding support.
National Network of Depression Centers
The National Network of Depression Centers brings together academic and medical centers focused on depression and related mood disorders. Their website includes information about depression, treatment, research, and care.
You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone
Depression can affect your work, creativity, relationships, sleep, energy, and connection to music. There isn’t one right way to get help. You might start with a self-guided resource, talk with someone you trust, contact a music-industry organization, or look for a therapist.
If you’re looking for more resources specific to depression, explore the other Resource Lab pages:
Depression Help for Musicians
A broader collection of depression resources, practical strategies, and places to find support.
Depression Coping Strategies
Practical ideas for dealing with low energy, isolation, disrupted routines, difficult thoughts, and loss of motivation.
Lifestyle Changes for Depression
Explore ways that routines, sleep, movement, food, and other everyday habits can support mental health.
Therapy Options for Musicians
Learn about different ways musicians and music industry professionals can find mental health care.
If you’re in immediate danger or thinking about suicide: call or text 988 in the United States or call 911 for an immediate emergency.
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