Mental Health in Brass Bands Charter - for mental health and wellness in brass bands
The Issue
www.instagram.com/brassonthemind
Research tells us that musicians are three times more likely than the general public to experience mental health issues and aside from the recent work of Tabby Kerwin of Mode for… and her Brass on the Mind project, little has been done to support the mental health and wellness of brass and musicians.
As a popular form of amateur music-making, brass bands offer an ideal environment to support and prioritise people, and with a fit and healthy, caring culture, can signpost those in distress to the help they need and also equip individuals with the tools and strategies to flourish.
I am encouraging people to sign this charter to help us make change - to give us a louder voice to support the mental health and wellness of brass band musicians, to help us show there is a need for funding to train brass band musicians in mental health awareness and equip with the skills to be emotionally fitter.
By signing this Mental Health in Brass Bands Charter (MHBBC) you are signalling that you are dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellness of musicians in brass bands and joining our mission to create a mentally healthy culture in the brass band movement.
You acknowledge the power of language, conversation and awareness in moulding social attitudes and declare your intention to reduce stigma around mental health and support the emotional fitness of individuals through awareness, protective measures and respect.
You will do your best to:
• Ask individuals ‘how they are feeling?’ with an intention to hear the answer.
• Learn about appropriate language which will help de-stigmatise mental illness and suicide.
• Understand the difference between mental health and mental illness.
• Implement a wellness and mental health policy into your band or organisation (available for free from Mode for... if required)
• Actively promote a mentally healthy environment in your band or organisation to act as a protective factor against mental health issues.
You can endorse the charter as an individual or on behalf of your brass band or organisation.
When you have signed the charter, please use the official logo image and share on your website and social media. Feel free to tag in Mode for... and use the hashtag #brassonthemind.
The names of those endorsing the MHBBC may become public knowledge but any contact details will remain confidential.
Thank you for your support.
Much Love
Tabby Kerwin & the Mode for... Team
You can find us on social media:
Facebook: or @modefor.
Insta: @brassonthemind
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The Issue
www.instagram.com/brassonthemind
Research tells us that musicians are three times more likely than the general public to experience mental health issues and aside from the recent work of Tabby Kerwin of Mode for… and her Brass on the Mind project, little has been done to support the mental health and wellness of brass and musicians.
As a popular form of amateur music-making, brass bands offer an ideal environment to support and prioritise people, and with a fit and healthy, caring culture, can signpost those in distress to the help they need and also equip individuals with the tools and strategies to flourish.
I am encouraging people to sign this charter to help us make change - to give us a louder voice to support the mental health and wellness of brass band musicians, to help us show there is a need for funding to train brass band musicians in mental health awareness and equip with the skills to be emotionally fitter.
By signing this Mental Health in Brass Bands Charter (MHBBC) you are signalling that you are dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellness of musicians in brass bands and joining our mission to create a mentally healthy culture in the brass band movement.
You acknowledge the power of language, conversation and awareness in moulding social attitudes and declare your intention to reduce stigma around mental health and support the emotional fitness of individuals through awareness, protective measures and respect.
You will do your best to:
• Ask individuals ‘how they are feeling?’ with an intention to hear the answer.
• Learn about appropriate language which will help de-stigmatise mental illness and suicide.
• Understand the difference between mental health and mental illness.
• Implement a wellness and mental health policy into your band or organisation (available for free from Mode for... if required)
• Actively promote a mentally healthy environment in your band or organisation to act as a protective factor against mental health issues.
You can endorse the charter as an individual or on behalf of your brass band or organisation.
When you have signed the charter, please use the official logo image and share on your website and social media. Feel free to tag in Mode for... and use the hashtag #brassonthemind.
The names of those endorsing the MHBBC may become public knowledge but any contact details will remain confidential.
Thank you for your support.
Much Love
Tabby Kerwin & the Mode for... Team
You can find us on social media:
Facebook: or @modefor.
Insta: @brassonthemind
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Petition created on 1 August 2022