Working in a creative field can have its emotional ups and downs. While it can be deeply rewarding, there are some challenges intrinsic to these industries that make it hard to prioritise our mental health. Being a creative person can be awesome but also nerve-wracking. We want to make art or tell stories, but we need to pay our rent.
According to an Australian Entertainment Industry report, 57.9% of workers have problems finding time for their families, 63% have trouble maintaining a social life and 44% of industry workers have moderate to severe anxiety. This is 10 times higher than the general population. The levels of depression are five times higher than general population scores.
