Behind the scenes,
we’re broken.
Why now?
A number of high-profile suicides by on-camera talent have occurred in recent years, and as a result cast welfare in non-scripted television is at the forefront of the public’s conscience. With one newspaper reporting 38 deaths by suicide following participation in reality shows.
Is enough being done to mitigate the risk of these tragedies reoccurring?
38
One newspaper reporting 38 deaths by suicide following participation in reality shows.
90%
90% of TV professionals having experienced mental health issues on the job
1 in 10
1 in 10 of TV professionals have attempted suicide
85%
Feel industry culture has a negative impact on mental wellbeing
If you are in need of urgent help for you mental health, please contact:
If you feel like you might attempt suicide or may have harmed yourself:
Call 999 for an ambulance
Call your local crisis team
The people behind the camera need just as much attention.
With 90% of TV professionals having experienced mental health issues and 1 in 10 having attempted suicide, we strongly believe it is time for change.
As programme makers, we understand the problem, we’ve lived through it, and we’ve been put into innumerable situations that have compromised the mental health of ourselves and our colleagues. And with twelve billion working days lost every year to depression and anxiety alone (WHO), we’ve normalised chaos, let’s professionalise care.
No viewing figures are worth the cost of human lives.
There is a better way...
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