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Over 70% of Musicians May Be Depressed
Of the 2221 respondents to the annual study, 71% indicated they had experienced anxiety and/or panic attacks – with 65% reporting battles with depression.
Such findings suggest that musicians are potentially up to three times more likely to suffer from mental illness compared to the general public.
Respondents attributed poor working conditions, the difficulty in sustaining a living, anti-social working hours, exhaustion – and the inability to plan their time and future for their sickness.
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