Addressing Mental Health in the Music Industry with Backline - a podcast by Aris Take

Hilary Gleason is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Backline, a non-profit that provides free mental health and wellness resources to music industry professionals and their families. In this episode, Hilary breaks down Backline’s positive impact within the industry, and the various programs they offer such as weekly support groups over Zoom as well as therapy through their Case Management Program. Learn more about Backline: http://backline.care

3:55 What is Backline?

6:25 Programs offered by Backline

7:11 Music industry culture

13:23 Other mental health initiatives and programs in the industry

15:04 Touring resources

15:36 Practical advice for artists

20:46 Social media comparison

24:33 Black Mental Health Alliance, Asian and LGBTQ+ communities

32:04 Therapy within Backline’s Case Management Program

36:54 How Backline is funded

39:09 Final question

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