Peer Support in the Electronic Music Industry Workshop
AFEM Health Group & Tonic Rider (Tonic Music for Mental Health) present: Peer Support in the Electronic Music Industry
Adam Ficek & Jeordie Shenton (Tonic Rider)
Thursday 4th May
16:00 – 17:00 GMT
– Introduction to Tonic Rider – programme, resources and outreach work
– What is mental health? – differences between poor mental health and mental ill health
– What is peer support? – within peer support groups and employed by MHFAiders
– Summary of research – emphasis of electronic music, burnout and touring
– Reflections of Adam as a touring musician and DJ
Discussion
– The audience will be asked to share their experiences of peer support in the electronic music industry – Have they employed it? Have they received it?