Resources
Below you'll find books, apps, blogs, and more. If you have any that you wish to see added, simply drop me a line.
Musician Mental Wellness Resources
Books
Cornett, V. (2019). The mindful musician. Oxford University Press.
Harris, R. (2011). The confidence gap: A guide to overcoming fear and self-doubt. Trumpeter Press.
Nagoski, E., & Nagoski, A. (2019). Burnout: The secret to unlocking the stress cycle. Ballantine Books.
Nestor, J. (2020). Breath: The new science of a lost art. Riverhead Books.
Swinson, R. P. & Antony, M. M. (2009). When perfect isn’t good enough. New Harbinger Publications.
Websites
Bulletproof Musician. Dr. Noa Kageyama.
https://bulletproofmusician.com
Music Minds Matter
https://www.musicmindsmatter.org.uk/
Music Industry Therapist Collective
https://www.musicindustrytherapists.com/
Outside The Score
@outsidethescore on Facebook and Instagram
Apps
What's up
IOS - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/whats-up-a-mental-health-app/id96825116
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jacksontempra.apps.whatsup&pcampaignid=web_share
Mindshift
IOS - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/mindshift-cbt-anxiety-relief/id634684825
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bstro.MindShift&pcampaignid=web_share
Phone or Online Chat
Together all: an online chat community to support mental wellness: www.togetherall.com
Good 2 Talk: for ages 17-25 - Toll free: 1-866-925-5454 (limited to residents of Ontario and Nova Scotia)
Youth Space: online chat for individuals in crisis or needing emotional support: www.youthspace.ca
Crisis Services Canada: for individuals experiencing thoughts of harm or suicide
Toll free: 1-833-456-4566 or TEXT: 45645
For individuals ages 15-29 in crisis: Text CONNECT to 686868 or call 1-800-668-6868
CMHA National (for links to provincial services)