Musicians, the Music Industry, and Mental Health : A Practical and Clinical Guide

Musicians, The Music Industry, and Mental Health: A Practical and Clinical Guide provides insights into the psychological struggles of professional popular musicians and presents clinical intervention strategies drawn from the author’s personal and psychotherapeutic experience. This book is written in three sections, focusing on: 1. An overview of the professional popular musician, and how their music-making and industrial environment can impact their mental health; 2. An exploration of the existing therapeutic perspectives on musicians and the author’s own integrative psychotherapy model and its application through clinical case studies; 3. Practical insights into well-being strategies for musicians, including the use of musicking to manage emotional states, reflective practices and the importance of relationships such as peer groups or other support networks. This book is essential reading for musicians of all levels, particularly those studying music at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This title will help readers build their understanding of the real-world impact of the music industry on mental health and implement strategies to navigate these realities.