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Behind the Scenes Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative – btshelp.org/mentalhealth

Many people have become increasingly concerned about the rising number of suicides and the prevalence of alcohol/substance misuse within the entertainment industry. By its very nature our industry can impact your physical and emotional health due to long hours, pressure to push your body, and high workplace stress. In response, Behind the Scenes and other concerned individuals and organizations have come together to create this initiative. Below are some of the tools and resource currently available and more are in development.

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Be Scene – Be Heard Peer-to-Peer Chat App Launched

It’s often hard to talk with family and friends about how you’re feeling and what may be troubling you, but you may not feel quite ready to see a mental health professional. Sometimes it’s easier to talk to people who don’t know you, but who can relate because they’re in this industry too. They get the crazy hours, the pressures of getting the show on every night or the right shot on set, and the void felt when the gig is over. That’s why Behind the Scenes has partnered with iRel8 to launch Be Scene – Be Heard. A platform to interact with your peers, talk about what’s on your mind, find comfort and knowledge from one another, and, perhaps, offer insight to someone who is going through something you already have. Chats are instantly translatable into 54 languages. Be Scene – Be Heard is available Wherever you are, Whenever you need it, for Whatever is on your mind.

Entertainment Industry Therapist Finder Launched

Find a therapist who understands what you do! We have partnered with HelpPRO to create an online therapist finder specifically for our industry. Only therapists who have previously seen professionals in the entertainment industry as clients, or who have personal professional experience in the industry themselves are included. Search for a therapist using a simple search form which includes location, insurance accepted, what areas the therapist specializes in, and therapist availability such as whether they see clients remotely or on nights and weekends. An advanced search is available which also includes such criteria as theoretical approaches, credentials held by the therapist, specific populations they have experience with, and languages spoken.

Registration Open to Therapists for Entertainment Industry Therapist Finder

We have partnered with HelpPRO to create an online therapist finder specifically for the entertainment industry. Only therapists who have previously seen professionals in the entertainment industry as clients, or who have personal professional experience in the industry themselves will be included in this finder. The finder is now accepting therapist listings. If you know of a therapist with the required experience, please tell them about the finder and ask them to register at btshelp.org/therapist_registration.

Free Online Behavioral Health Screening Program Now Available

These free screenings are completely anonymous, private, easily accessible, and quick to complete. They are a tool to check in on a key part of your overall health – your behavioral health – which includes mental health, substance use, and more. They will help you understand if what you have been thinking and feeling may be associated with a common, treatable behavioral health issue. Immediately following each screening you will see your results, recommendations, and key resources. Take a confidential screening today at www.btshelp.org/screening, or tell a friend or colleague who also might benefit.

Free Behavioral Health Advice for Helping Your Employees

MindWise Innovations is offering free half hour consultations for employers with their behavioral health experts. Right now, behavioral health is one of the most important way companies can support employees during this time of high anxiety and stress. To help employers, they are offering a free session with their specialists to provide advice on topics like how to help employees manage stress in this difficult time, educating teams on the symptoms of depression,

MusiCares Cyber Support Groups in Partnership with ASCAP

West Coat Group meets every Thursday at 6pm PDT
East Coast group meets every Thursday at 6pm CDT

Signup: peteharrisphd@mac.com, 615-279-3663

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources – bts.help.org/resources

Finding help when you are going through a difficult time can be overwhelming. A simple internet search can result in hundreds of pages and links and different terminology which can further complicate seeking help. These resource links provide a simple, straightforward way for you to find assistance from 24/7/365 crisis lines to sites for suicide intervention, alcohol and substance misuse, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders.