A scoping review of mental health literacy in performing and creative artists: identifying current gaps and future directions [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychologyIntroductionMental health literacy is a multifaceted construct that consists of helping individuals recognize the early warning signs of mental health conditions, understanding the concept of stigma and misconceptions associated with mental illness ...
Shelly-Anne Li +3 more
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The Relationship Between Occupational Demands and Well-Being of Performing Artists: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2019 Background: Performing artists are exposed to a range of occupational demands from organisational, interpersonal and intrapersonal sources, which may impact their well-being. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate and synthesise the literature
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SSM - Mental Health, 2023 Performing artists are known for playing a critical role in the cultural and intellectual richness and wellbeing of society. Additionally, whereas engaging in art and performance can offer a myriad of mental health benefits, mental health and substance ...
Alejandra Cid-Vega, Adam D. Brown
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Effects of tailored interventions for anxiety management in choking-susceptible performing artists: a mixed-methods collective case study [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 IntroductionNot being able to manage performance anxiety and subsequently experiencing a decline in performance have been called “choking under pressure”. High trait anxiety and fear of negative evaluation, as well as low self-efficacy or self-confidence,
Veronika J. Lubert +2 more
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Childhood Adversity and the Creative Experience in Adult Professional Performing Artists [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2018 Childhood adversity is identified as any exposure to abuse, neglect or family dysfunction. Greater exposure to childhood adversity has been strongly identified with increased morbidity and mortality.
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Positive episodic future thinking and its impact on the perceived performance anxiety in performing artists [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychologyPerformance anxiety is characterized by specific fears of social situations involving potentially being judged or scrutinized by others. Research on coping strategies has focused on breathing techniques, biofeedback training and the use of beta-blockers;
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Effects of Psychological Interventions on Performance Anxiety in Performing Artists and Athletes: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis [PDF]
Behavioral Sciences, 2023 Levels of state and trait anxiety are relevant for performing artists and professional athletes to obtain optimal performance outcomes. However, evidence-based knowledge regarding the effectiveness of psychological interventions on performance anxiety is
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Supporting Holistic Wellbeing for Performing Artists During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Recovery: Study Protocol [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the abrupt closure of circus schools, venues, and companies, introducing a myriad of novel stressors. Performers and students must now attempt to maintain their technical, physical, artistic, creative, and cognitive ...
Melanie Stuckey +5 more
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A preliminary investigation into self-compassion and compassion-based intervention for mental health in the performing arts [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychologyObjectivesVery little is known about the role of self-compassion on performing artists’ mental health. This project had two primary aims. First, was to examine the relationship between self-compassion and mental health among performing artists in dance ...
Courtney C. Walton +11 more
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Dual careers as sustainable careers for performing artists in times of crisis. A contextual approach to the construct of a sustainable arts career. [PDF]
PLoS ONEFor an individual, a sustainable career is a sequence of events in one's professional life that both brings professional satisfaction to the career actor, but also allows them to stay healthy, fit, satisfied with their non-work life, feel stable and ...
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