Playing Sane

Mental health for actors, their colleagues and carers.

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[Playing Sane @PlayingSane]

Playing Sane is changing. Over the next few months we will be restructuring to tackle new challenges. Keep an eye out for news.

[Playing Sane @PlayingSane]

Our current government seems to have little understanding of #mentalhealth, mental health based disabilities, or their own benefits system.

Mental health matters.

We can do so much better.

[Playing Sane @PlayingSane]

Many of you will be dismayed at the way our Prime Minister talked about mental health and work today.

Here at Playing Sane we know we can do better.

Mental health challenges are real, tangible, measurable experiences. You are not cheating the system by claiming that.

[Playing Sane @PlayingSane]

After a lot of work Playing Sane has officially been registered as a full #charity. We've always been not-for-profit but we believe this change will allow us to do so much more.
Thank you to everyone who's been involved or supported us!
#mentalhealthmatters #strongertogether

[Playing Sane @PlayingSane]

We hope @SpotlightUK will engage with the wider industry going forward, working with us in a way that reflects the position they hold in our sector and the responsibility that comes with it. 6/6

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Our response to the concerns around recent changes at @SpotlightUK

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It is also concerning that @SpotlightUK have chosen to go down a helpline route when our discussions with industry consistently flag this a poor option for this workforce. 5/6

[HJB - CDG CDA @harryblumenau]

CASTING!!! PLEASE SHARE!

Looking for fantastic trumpeters for upcoming WEST END contract of UNBELIEVABLE.

For more information, please go to https://t.co/1iOIz9mvwF

[Des Hamilton Casting @DesHCasting]

Please get in touch and if you fit the character description, you can apply here: https://t.co/QvjRuvwlbe

If not, please share and RT!

[Playing Sane @PlayingSane]

@mark_william89 Damn straight.

[louis appleby @ProfLAppleby]

While this is playing out, people are anxious - desperate - about the security of their homes & jobs, their debts, rent & benefits.

This is not a political game. Economic stress is the most powerful driver of mental ill-health & suicide.

[Playing Sane @PlayingSane]

@GreenRibbonArts When is fresh booking going to open? Also, is it likely to be a hybrid event in February?

[Mind @MindCharity]

Whatever you're going through, you're not alone.

We're here for you this #WorldMentalHealthDay and beyond.

Please like and retweet this post so we can reach someone who really needs to see it 💙

[Samaritans @samaritans]

Awareness days can be challenging, and you may see potentially distressing content on World Mental Health Day tomorrow.

It’s OK to take a step back. We’re here to listen 24/7, if you need us 💚

📱 116 123 📧 [email protected]
#WMHD

[National Suicide Prevention Alliance @NSPA_UK]

Today, on #WorldMentalHealthDay, we want to recognise all of our members who work year-round to help people in distress and to prevent suicides. Thank you for all you are doing today, and throughout the year.

[Playing Sane @PlayingSane]

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay & Playing Sane is continuing to change & develop in order to better serve the Arts workers who have had been let down far too often.

Take care of yourselves & each other.

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

It’s World Mental Health Day 🌎. An opportunity to talk about mental health. To share tips & advice. And to let people know that it’s okay to ask for help if you’re struggling 💚. #WMHD #MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
An estimated 703,000 people a year take their life around the world.

For every suicide, there are likely 20 other people making a suicide attempt and many more have serious thoughts of suicide.

#BeTheLight and prevent suicide.