Mental Health Resources for Musicians & Music Industry Professionals
Life in the music industry can be mentally demanding. This World Mental Health Day, we’re shining a light on organizations providing mental health resources for musicians.
Spotify adds Take a Beat
As part of its World Mental Health Day campaign, Spotify has added a Take a Beat hub. This space includes curated playlists, podcasts, audiobooks, and more. Whether it’s ambient sounds, conversations about belonging, or stories that bring people closer, the hub is designed to help find moments of calm, connection, and well-being.
Take a Beat joins Heart & Soul, Spotify’s ongoing mental health initiative to provide musicians and industry professional support and promote deep knowledge about emotional well-being.
In 2018, Spotify launched Heart & Soul, a mental health initiative developed to provide support and promote deep knowledge about emotional well-being.
Mental Health Resources for Musicians & Music Industry Professionals
Music-Specific Mental Health & Wellness Organizations
Backline
Offers case management, peer support groups, wellness programming, and a global directory of mental health resources for the music community.
MusiCares
Provides confidential mental health and addiction recovery services, emotional support groups, and financial aid to musicians and crew members.
Music Health Alliance (MHA)
Advocates for music industry workers with mental health support, outpatient care access, and grants through the Music Industry Mental Health Fund.
Music Biz Mental Health Fund
Provides grants and counseling coverage for industry professionals seeking therapy or mental health services.
HAAM – Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
Delivers affordable preventive health and wellness care for Austin-area musicians.
HeartSupport
A peer-led online community founded by musicians, focused on emotional wellness and mental health in the music scene.
Music Support (UK)
Confidential support for music professionals in crisis, offering mental health and addiction recovery resources.
Music Minds Matter (UK)
Run by Help Musicians UK, this 24/7 helpline offers free mental health support and professional counseling referrals.
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
Provides financial aid for musicians experiencing illness, disability, or mental health challenges.
SIMS Foundation
Offers direct access to counseling, substance use recovery, and family support for music industry professionals.
Industry & Partnership Mental Health Initiatives
UMG + MHA — Music Industry Mental Health Fund
A partnership between Universal Music Group and MHA to fund mental health care for artists and industry professionals.
Spotify + Backline — “Heart & Soul” Initiative
A global hub for artists and creators, offering access to wellness resources and community support.
MusiCares + Maven Virtual Clinic
Provides free virtual health and mental health care services for music professionals.
MusiCares “Resilience on the Road” Toolkit
A touring wellness toolkit addressing mental health, physical well-being, and life balance for artists and crew members.
Crisis & Global Mental Health Resources
United States
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 anytime, 24/7.
https://988lifeline.org/
United Kingdom & Ireland
Samaritans — Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
https://www.samaritans.org/
Global
Befrienders Worldwide
Find international helplines and support centers.
https://www.befrienders.org/
Self-Care & Preventive Tools for Musicians
Dept of Sound: Mental Health Hub
A comprehensive directory of mental health organizations and initiatives relevant to the global music industry.
Copyright Alliance: Mental Health & Financial Resources
A curated list of mental health, financial, and wellness resources for creators and performing artists.
Backline Resource Hub & Touring Tools
Includes a “Touring Wellness Notebook” and guides for managing mental health on the road.
Sound Mind Live
Brings artists and fans together to amplify mental health awareness through live events, podcasts, and education.
Final Thoughts: Caring for the People Behind the Music
If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Reach out to these resources, share them with your peers, and make mental health part of your creative rhythm.
Bruce Houghton is Founder & Editor of Hypebot, Senior Advisor at Bandsintown, a Berklee College Of Music professor and founder of Skyline Artists.
