Author: Louise Grainger

Why Bruce Springsteen’s Depression Revelation Matters

In Bruce Springsteen’s new memoir Born to Run he has opened up about his depression and how performing has helped alongside various treatment options. This comment piece from The Conversation discusses why it is important that this disclosure is being talked about.

Rebecca Front and panic attacks

Comedienne and actress, Rebecca Front, opens up about her mental health problem and why she chose to encourage others to speak out through Twitter

Alone again or?

In this article from Standard Issue Magazine Heidi Scrimgeour talks about her approach to loneliness.

Dealing with Stage Fright

Aimie Willow Rose has been performing since a very young age. Here she shares some of her tips for coping with stage fright.

Mental health in the arts: Are we talking about it enough?

In this article from the Evening Standard performers explain to Jessie Thompson how working in the arts can impact upon their mental health

The thing most likely to kill me is me

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day.  Why not contact someone you may be concerned about and ask them how they are doing.  Or, make a point of raising awareness about mental health within your social media network.  Do have a look at this short film inspired by verbatim theatre from CALM (The Campaign Against Living Miserably).