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HEALTH

MISSION STATEMENT

The AFEM Health Working Group exists to embed a culture of care across the electronic music industry, protecting the mental and physical health of its fans and professionals through meaningful education, open resource sharing, and targeted public campaigns.

wORK STREAMS

CAMPAIGNS

Code of Conduct Against Sexual Harassment & Gender Discrimination

 

RESOURCES

Mental Health Guide 

Harm Reduction Guidance 

AFEM is committed to helping ensure that the industry and fans of electronic music have access to the most credible and relevant resources of information on the risks involved in drug use at electronic music events, and steps to reduce (but not eliminate) the chances of harm if you choose to take drugs (AFEM do not advocate or condone the use of illegal drugs). We have collated a number of educational resources in the link above.

 

Get Help

 

 

Suicide Prevention (Worldwide) 

 

Hub of Hope (UK)

 

Mental Health First Aid (Worldwide)

 

Music Minds Matter (UK): T: 0808 802 8008 

 

Shout (UK)/ Text: 85258

 

Suicide Prevention Line (USA)

 

Suicide Prevention Line (Netherlands): 

 

Tonic Rider is a programme from the registered charity, Tonic Music for Mental Health, with the aim of promoting good mental health in the music industry by providing online training courses, support groups, taught workshops and 1-to-1 sessions exclusively for working musicians and music industry professionals in the UK. 

 

Working Group Co-Chairs

Leda Curti - Co-chair of AFEM Health Working Group

Leda Curti

FOUNDER LEDA CURTI COACHING

 

Izzy Naud - Co-chair of AFEM Health Working Group

Izzy Naud

Founder Izzy Naud Wellbeing

Health NOTICE BOARD

Tristan’s Story

Tristan’s Story

by | Feb 23, 2021 | ,

Who: Tristan Hunt Country: UK Job: Regional Manager, Association For Electronic Music Topics: Anxiety, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Insomnia. My ADHD diagnosis came later in life but was both shocking and totally expected. It turns out that my other challenges –...

ADE panel: How To Mentally Manage The Next 6 Months

ADE panel: How To Mentally Manage The Next 6 Months

by | Oct 26, 2020 | ,

As the impact of COVID-19 working restrictions continues in the physical world, from closed offices and festivals to shut conferences and clubs, the issue of looking after our mental health is paramount. Our panel of experts will be looking at the importance of sleep...

TOP 10 TIPS FOR REDUCING STRESS & BURNOUT

TOP 10 TIPS FOR REDUCING STRESS & BURNOUT

by | Oct 26, 2020 |

Coping with stress and burnout is a huge part of being in the music industry. We have compiled a list of our top 10 ways to help musicians, DJs, promoters, and industry pros create more balance in their daily lives. By Dr. Aida Vazin & Emily Makarewicz Click Here...