Category: Stories

How to weep in public with Lena Dunham

Actor/writer Lena Dunham has been open about living with an anxiety disorder, telling People in 2014 that despite her enormous success, she has “kind of worn anxiety grooves into my brain. Here comedian (and depressed person) Jacqueline Novak talks with Lena Dunham about anxiety and more.

Clarence Derwent Award winner donates prize to ArtsMinds

Jonathan Broadbent who has won the Clarence Derwent Award for his supporting role as Guy in the Donmar Warehouse’s production of My Night With Reg, has pledged to donate his prize money to ArtsMinds after revealing he had struggled with depression.

Mindfulness: Be Here Now

Carol Tobin is a comedian and writer. She writes articles on everything from prescription drugs to pilgrimages – here, in Standard Issue, she talks about mindfulness and the difference it has made to her.

Selena Gomez and depression

Pop star Selena Gomez revealed in her acceptance speech at the American Music Awards how depression left her “absolutely broken inside”.

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.

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