This free webinar examines the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in music and the creative industries. Musician and counsellor Rachel Jepson draws on her experience working with musicians, looking at causes for mental health issues that may have been intensified by the crisis, including discussion of loss of work, creativity, money, and addiction. She also examines coping strategies and talks about where you can seek help.

If you require specialist advice and support, please see our advice page on Mental Health Support where we provide a list of helplines and charities that you can contact.

If you are an ISM member, you have access to our support line, which offers both one off support and access to a series of appointments, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Remember, the ISM does not receive personalised data on who accesses this service.