Mental Health on Film sets

• Film
• Higher Education (non-degree)

Mental Health on Film sets- Facing Challenge

Mental Health on Film Sets- Dealing with a Challenging Environment

Today's Lesson

• Discussing why mental health issues are an issue in the Film Industry

• Looking at Film Specific support schemes. 

• You will research a stress management technique's in small teams to share with the class next week. https://youtu.be/AwgdwgFvHH4?si=bbIrys32Fo3Lk4D0

Why might people in Film production be more inclined to experience mental Health issues?

UK Film Mental Health Stats

87% had experienced a mental health problem compared with 65% of us nationally. (2020)

64% have experienced depression, compared with 42% nationally (2020)

28% have experienced anxiety compared with 12% nationally (2020)

(Work Foundation, 2020)

Stress Relief Research Groups 

6 Possible Outcomes 

task: Group of maximum 3 people

You will research a stress management technique's in small teams to share with the class next week. you will need to include:

A PowerPoint presentation, and evidence of your research such as: 

1. videos
2. statistics
3. demonstration techniques
4. or interviews (optional)

Next In This Class

You will research a stress management technique's in small teams to share with the class next week.

We will now look at UK Film Charity and BECTU. Spend 5mins on each website and assess what they offer:

• How could they support you when you are starting out in the industry? 
• How do they help? is there anything more they could offer? 

 

UK Film Charity

filmtvcharity.org.uk

bectu.org.uk

Spotlights Advice for Actors:

Tips for preparation:

• Practice meditation
• Eat healthy foods that won’t give you a sugar crash
• Drink water and never alcohol the night before a job
• Give yourself plenty of time to learn lines and get to set
• Get as much sleep as you can
• Expect delays

https://www.spotlight.com/news-and-advice/how-to-handle-stress-on-a-film-set/