Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources
There are times in our lives when we frankly just feel rubbish. This can be due to external influences, or because our brains feel overwhelmed and anxiety creeps in. There are some powerful stats out there that prove that mental health issues are more common than we might realise, eg;
2 in 3 football fans have struggled with their mental health (Samaritans).
People reporting self-harm went up by 62% between the years 2000–2014 (that means it more than doubled) [2].
People reporting having had suicidal thoughts within the past year went up by 30% between the years 2000–2014 [2].
The number of people who self-harm or have suicidal thoughts is rising faster than the number of people experiencing mental health problems overall [2].
Here are some resources there for you or anyone that might benefit. Our advice is to stay connected, share with friends and family how you’re feeling and tick off some of the list below, starting with getting close to nature every day. With our love, the BN team xx
Mental Health Foundation 10 Tips
Get closer to nature
Talk to someone you trust for support
Be aware of using drugs and/or alcohol to cope with difficult feelings
Try to make the most of your money and get help with debt problems
Get more from your sleep
Be kind and help create a better world
Keep moving
Eat healthy food
Be curious and open-minded to new experiences
Plan things to look forward to
Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health First Aid England
They work towards good mental health for all; as everyone knows, prevention is better than cure. Everything they do is focused on protecting people's mental health.
If you work in film, TV, or cinema, they’re available to support you, whether you’re freelance or salaried. They provide in the moment, practical support with mental and physical health – everything from a listening ear when you need one through to counselling.
The Film and TV Support Line including the Bullying Pathway Service - 0800 054 0000
A place to support the mental health of TV and Film freelancers & improve working practices via Coalition for Change. Founded by @adeelamini.
Mind - 0300 123 3393
Solas Mind Mental Health Training
Bespoke therapeutic support services for the TV and Film industry, provided both remotely and in person.
BFI - Bullying Harassment Racism Prevention
Full details of the principles and guidance for tackling and preventing bullying, harassment and racism in the screen industries commissioned by the BFI and supported by organisations across the UK.
A space for TV Mums and Mums-to-be to connect, share knowledge, advice on Facebook
For confidential support, the Samaritans can be contacted by calling 116 123 or by emailing jo@samaritans.org
Directors UK – Bullying & Harassment, A Handbook for Screen Directors
Recommended Courses
Future Learn
Mental health and wellbeing in the modern workplace
MHFA England - training courses
Screenskills
Leadership and management essentials (essential key learnings course)
Encouraging Good Working: In Practice for crew members and managers
Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace elearning module (tackles ‘like bias’s and ensuring a fair process when crewing up)
Tackling harassment and bullying at work e-learning module (builds on principle of zero tolerance guidelines by BFI/BAFTA)
Help us help you…
We are aware that this is not an exhaustive list of information and resources. At BNTV we are always keen to learn more and do more to be more inclusive. Please get in touch with us at info@bloodynorah.com if you have any suggestions for additional resources and information that we can include.