MusiCares offers eleven weekly virtual support groups for those seeking emotional support, as well as individuals in recovery.

While anxiety and depression are the most well-known mental illnesses, there are over 200 identified mental illnesses.

Please use the link above to access a self-screening tool for depression. This simple tool can be the first step in understanding your mental health and accessing help.

Meditation and mindfulness practices may have a variety of health benefits and may help people improve the quality of their lives.

From the National Institute of Mental Health, a brief video on medications available to prevent opioid overdose and treat opioid use disorder.

MusiCares is proud to partner with​ Kathryn Schwartz,​ a trauma-informed life coach and Reiki practitioner. In the above videos, Kathryn will take you through understanding our nervous systems, Reiki as nervous system care, meditations, and building a self-care practice.

In a special hour-long discussion, three artists in recovery shared their personal experiences getting sober in the music world. The conversation was presented by MusiCares in partnership with Sober 21, Elia Einhorn's project in collaboration with The Creative Independent.

In partnership with Sounds of Saving, MusiCares hosted a conversation with G Herbo (rapper/songwriter) and Corbin Dooley (DJ/producer) on mental health and suicide prevention.

The topic of mental health is often considered taboo or ignored in the Latino/Hispanic community. MusiCares hosted Milcho and Daniel Rene for an honest discussion about mental health, addiction and the Latino experience.

MusiCares and the Recording Academy Florida & Chicago Chapters presented a candid discussion between top rock acts on mental health and adapting to life without the rush – or revenue – of touring.

An extensive list of mental health and substance use resources are available on the MusiCares website, including a number of targeted resources for women, Black, Latino and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

A collection of sober-focused podcasts touching on individual experiences, wellness and recovery.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.​ Call
1-800-662-HELP​.

Passenger Recovery offers a number of online resources for touring professionals in recovery, including online weekly recovery meetings and a directory to find a meeting near you. 

The UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) have created a series of free, online meditations available in several languages, available at the link below. These meditations range from 3-19 minutes.

In addition to financial assistance, MusiCares works with a network of health providers throughout the United States to offer high-quality preventative care to music professionals.

Adriene Mishler is one of the first teachers to offer free yoga on YouTube when YouTube was just starting to grow in the early 2000s. Since then, she’s grown to an audience of over 11 million and has been featured in publications around the world.

Adriene Mishler has a version of her YouTube content for Spanish speakers. Adriene’s channel can be a comfortable entry point into yoga and she offers a little bit of everything in her classes.

Jessamyn Stanley is a yoga teacher and body positivity advocate and writer. She gained recognition through her Instagram posts showing her doing yoga as a "plus-size woman of color," who self-identifies as a "fat femme" and "queer femme."’

Try this proven routine from anywhere with no equipment required.

Tinnitus is the sound of ringing, roaring, buzzing, hissing, or clicking that occurs inside the head. Click the link above to learn more about tinnitus.

In this informative conversation, you'll learn why proper hearing conservation is essential for all musicians, producers, and engineers; what strategies you can use to protect your ears and prolong your career; and why Tuned is dedicated to helping the music community take better care of their hearing.

MusiCares is proud to partner with Dr. Mark Hyman, a physician and pioneer in re-shaping our understanding of the power of food and health. Visit Dr. Mark Hyman’s website for an excellent selection of podcasts, videos, newsletters and information. 

MusiCares is proud to partner with Angela McCuiston, founder of Music Strong, to offer access to tailored training resources for music professionals. Click the link above to learn more about Angela and Music Strong.

To access additional information on how to stay music strong, visit Angela McCuiston’s YouTube channel.

Music is a physical industry. Our physical strength, agility and flexibility are essential to sustaining a healthy tour and career in music. Click the link above to access free introductory corrective workouts.