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As creatives in our industry, many of us have dealt with mental health concerns. I am writing this article to spread awareness in our SoundGirls Community and let those who are reading know, you are not alone! Here are some tips to better your mental health.
Having a support system is very crucial for everyone’s mental health. If you are feeling down and out, make a list of the people you know you can call on. Those that will be there for you and not judge you for whatever you’re going through at the moment. This could be a therapist, parents, a spouse, or friends! To find more information on developing your support system Click Here.
Self-care is vital. How can we expect others to care for us, when we can’t care for ourselves? Self-care is anything you do for yourself that makes you feel AMAZING. Self-care looks like: bubble baths, going for a walk in nature, dancing to music, coloring, painting, etc. Here are some SoundGirls versions of self-care.
“I find one of my best things is to rest my ears. I sometimes just sit in the quiet or perhaps read and both my ears and mind get a rest. I’m not afraid to speak to people either and let some of it out.” – Diane J.
“Boundaries.Therapy. Industry BFFs. Slide to Power Off” – Samatha P.
“I do run/walks, which are runs until I hit my limit, but then take scenic routes to enjoy nature and my surroundings. I also stretch, hum or do vocal sirens when stressed, meditate, and take me breaks to rest, journal, and yes, sleep.” – Allie M.
Don’t know what your self-care looks like? Here’s a List of 134 self-care activities!
Many times, our emotions get the best of us. Understanding and learning how to cope with our emotions will drastically improve our mental health. Know those emotions come and go, as they say; this too shall pass. If you are feeling depressed or anxious, know these emotions are not set in stone. Ask yourself, “What can I do for myself today, that will make me feel better?” This is where our support system and self-care come in. Here are resources for emotional wellness.
6 Ways to Improve Emotional Wellness
This article is used to spread awareness on Mental Health, the author is not a licensed mental health professional. If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call the National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255. The National Suicide Hotline also has an online chat that can be found Here. If you are searching for a licensed mental health therapist here are a few resources. If you have healthcare, contact your Behavioral Health provider.
Musicares – https://www.grammy.com/musicares – MusiCares provides a safety net of critical health and welfare services to the music community in three key areas: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Services, Health Services, and Human Services:
Backline – https://backline.care/ – Backline exists to connect music industry professionals and their families with a trusted network of mental health and wellness providers
The Roadie Clinic – https://www.theroadieclinic.com/ – The Roadie Clinic exists to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle. The Clinic is committed to providing a safe space for roadies and their families to heal while off the road, and to advocate for – and empower them to obtain – a healthy work environment
Another great article by SoundGirls: Being a Stagehand: The “Gibbs’ Rules”
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The mission of SoundGirls.org is to inspire and empower the next generation of women in audio. Our mission is to create a supportive community for women in audio and music production, providing the tools, knowledge, and support to further their careers. SoundGirls.Org was formed in 2013 by veteran live sound engineers Karrie Keyes and Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato and operates under the Fiscal Sponsorship of The California Women’s Music Festival, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. In 2012, Karrie and Michelle participated in the “Women of Professional Concert Sound” panel at the AES Conference in San Francisco. The panel was hosted by the Women’s Audio Mission (WAM) and moderated by WAM founder Terri Winston. Terri brought together five women working in live and broadcast audio. The groundbreaking panel (which also included Jeri Palumbo, Claudia Engelhart and Deanne Franklin), provided young women and men a glimpse into life on the road, tips and advice, and a Q & A with the panelists. More importantly though, was how incredibly powerful the experience was for the panelists. We had all been in the business for 20 years or more, yet most of us had never met before that day and within minutes we bonded like long-lost sisters. We were struck by how similar our experiences, work ethics, and passions were and wondered why our paths had never crossed and how our careers would have been different had we been there to support each other through the years. Each of us are strong on our own, but together we were even stronger and a powerful force. We were empowered. Each of us had been asked hundreds of times in our careers: Are there other women doing sound? How did you get into sound? How would a young woman go about getting into sound? Through creating SoundGirls.Org, we hope to establish a place for women working in professional audio to come for support and advice, to share our success and failures, our joys and frustrations, and for empowerment and inspiration.
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