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Demand for medical consultations at the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) has increased by 86% since 2019.<\/p>\n
The last decade has seen a fourfold increase in patient numbers, reaching 2,850 in 2023, with a focus on treatments for physical injuries and mental health issues, both of which have become more prevalent since the start of the pandemic.<\/p>\n
Claire Cordeaux, CEO, BAPAM, said: \u201cThe past five years have been destabilizing and challenging for performers and gig economy professionals, with pressures heightened by the continued cost of living and housing crises. As a result, BAPAM has seen a surge in demand for our clinical services, particularly in mental health. We know this situation can be improved and that, by working together with industry, we can foster a better culture of wellbeing within the performing arts to reduce high levels of poor health and enable performers to thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n
Marking its 40th year, BAPAM continues to be a pivotal provider of clinical services to the UK’s performing arts community, evident by over 7,200 psychotherapy sessions in the last year alone, addressing the mental health of performers.<\/p>\n
There has also been a significant rise in vocal health cases, now accounting for 15% of BAPAM’s consultations in 2023, which has led to an expansion of their resources. The increasing demand for these services reflects the larger challenges within the performing arts, highlighting the need for a collective effort to establish a supportive culture of health.<\/p>\n
This call to action aligns with findings from a study by the Swedish Record Union, which points to a critical need for mental health support within the music industry, especially among musicians in the 18-25 age group navigating the unique pressures of launching their careers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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