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Why Artists Need Hobbies That Aren’t Their Job
Still Tired? Still Broke? Still Making Art? You’re Not Alone
Why You Cry After a Show (and How to Bounce Back Without Quitting Everything)
The Group Chat Is Quiet… Is Everyone OK?
Why Your Creative Business Needs a Wellbeing Plan
Out of Office, Out of Mind? Why Creative Workers Struggle to Switch Off
How to Check in With Your Creative Mates (Without It Being Awkward)
Why Artists Are Tired: Funding Cycles, Deadlines, and the Myth of “Doing What You Love”
How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt in Creative Workspaces
How to Say No in the Arts (Without Setting Your Career on Fire)
10 Things Burnt Out Artists Say (And What They Really Mean)
Creative Burnout is Real: 5 Warning Signs Artists Shouldn’t Ignore
Psychological Safety in Rehearsal Rooms, Studios, and Sets: Why It Matters More Than Ever
The Hidden Cost of Creativity: Why Mental Health Support in the Arts is Non-Negotiable
Mental Health First Aid in the Arts: Why It’s More Than a Certificate
Burnout in the Creative Industries: Signs, Prevention, and Support
Touring and Mental Health: How to Build Resilience On and Off the Road
Why the Performing Arts Industry Needs Its Own Employee Assistance Program
EAP Support for Freelancers and Gig Workers: What’s Missing (and How We Fix It)
If you’re a freelancer, gig worker, or independent creative, chances are you’ve had at least one of these thoughts:
“I wish I had someone to talk to about this burnout.”
“Do I even qualify for mental health support through this project?”
“I’m not an employee — does that mean I just have to deal with it on my own?”
You’re not imagining it. Traditional Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) weren’t built for you.
They were designed for 9–5 employees in permanent roles, not project-based artists, independent producers, designers, or facilitators juggling five contracts at once.
But that’s changing — and at Hey Mate, we’re leading that shift.
