Author: Helen
Eating disorders come in all shapes and sizes
In this blog post, Hope Virgo, Mental Health Campaigner and Author of Stand Tall Little Girl shares words of hope for performers who may be…
Employability (or what to do when you’re NOT performing)
Bullying and Harassment in the Performing Arts Industries (Part 2)
In this second article on the subject, Helen Jeffery explores what performers can do to tackle ‘Bullying’ and ‘Harassment’ and what support those who are……
The Day the Acting Stopped
Bullying and Harassment in the Performing Arts Industries (Part 1)
In this first article of two on the subject, Helen Jeffery clarifies what is meant by both ‘Bullying’ and ‘Harassment’ and speaks to female-identifying performers……
An interview with Lucy Sheen
Mental Health, Mental Wellbeing and Mental Illness
In recent years, terms such as ‘Mental Health’ and ‘Mental Wellbeing’ have become entrenched in our everyday vocabulary and it’s well documented that maintaining a……
Help in a Crisis
Samwell is NOT a crisis service and the following information has been reproduced by kind permission of MIND.If you feel like you might attempt suicide,……
UK Arts Charities
The following are a list of UK Arts Charities that can offer support to Performers.  Actor’s Benevolent FundA charity for professional actors and stage managers.actorsbenevolentfund.co.ukTel: 020……