MUSIC SUPPORT

THE PEER-LED MUSIC INDUSTRY CHARITY THAT PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES, HAS PARTNERED WITH THRIVE, THE UK'S ONLY NHS-APPROVED MENTAL HEALTH APP.

As a clinically effective app that offers 24/7 support for mental health and wellbeing, Thrive helps with the early detection, prevention and management of common disorders such as anxiety and depression, as well as building resilience so that users can feel empowered to improve their mental health. It tackles common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues and more via the use of evidence-based therapies such as CBT, meditation, deep muscle relaxation, breathing exercises and distraction games. Simon Jay, Thrive's Commercial Director says: "We're really proud to be supporting the team at Music Support. We've been aware of the fantastic work they've been doing for a while. Hopefully, Thrive will be a welcome addition to many in the music industry who need this sort of confidential, but proactive and preventative mental health support." The first 1,000 people to download Thrive via the Music Support website will receive it on a free licence. All data remains completely confidential, personal and secure. Music Support has also launched weekly online support groups. This initiative will allow the music industry's 12 Step recovery community to continue to connect during the Covid-19 lockdown. Meetings will take place online every Monday 18:00-19:00 GMT until 8 September 2020. Please visit the Music Support website for more information. Music Support Managing Director, Eric Mtungwazi explains: "The 12 Step Support Group Meetings have been a key part of our work backstage at festivals during the typical summer season. This year, as we're unable to offer this service in-person due to the lockdown - which has resulted in the cancellation of festivals across the UK - we're delighted to now be able to offer support online and keep this community connected."

www.musicsupport.org/online-12-stepsupport-group

www.musicsupport.org/thrive-app