Luckily, there’s far more conversations happening about musicians’ mental health these days. But how might gender impact our experience of things like depression and anxiety? And how might this differ in a music technology setting, specifically? Because, while this is something that’s often touched upon in wider conversations around gender and music technology, it’s rarely fully explored in its own right.
Inside this conversation, Isobel chats with musicians’ therapist and counsellor, Denise Devenish about the intricacies and complexities of being a woman or gender minority in music tech spaces and how this can contribute to burnout specifically. They also discuss what the industry can do better to prevent these challenges, how Denise works specifically with musicians in her private practice and how you can access support if you’re affected by any of the issues we discuss in this episode.
Links to resources mentioned in this episode:
Therapy & Counselling Support
- Mind Charity >>
- The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network >>
- British Association of Performing Arts Medicine >>
Sexual Harassment & Abuse
- Women’s Aid >>
- Help Musicians’ Bullying & Harassment Helpline >>
- Musicians’ Union Safe Space Scheme >>
Musicians’ Mental Health
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