Get a unique insight into a survey conducted in 2023 in the Czech Republic and a comparison with the long-term practice of mental health improvement on film sets in the UK. This session will also focus on practical steps and supportive measures to improve the current situation, associated with high work pressure, long shifts and financial insecurity. Speakers in the session are Jana Neustupová, Health & Safety, Mental Health & Wellbeing Advisor, IPA-certified Intimacy Coordinator (Czech Republic) and Leo Anna Thomas, WellBeing Facilitator, Founder & Co-Developer of the role in the UK. The session moderator is Viki Reka Kiss, a film producer and business coach from Hungary.
If you want more information, surveys, and practical guidelines about psychological health and safety in the film industry, check out these links⬇️
DOCU-Mentality, A Report on Mental Health in the Canadian Documentary Industry from DOC
Wellbeing for Documentary from ScreenWell
Looking Glass Survey from the Film and TV Charity
DESIGNING A BLUEPRINT FOR A SHORTER WORKING DAY IN FILM & SCRIPTED DRAMA from Timewise Foundation
Conversations on Mental Health - Mental Health Commission of Canada
Diplomová práce Práce a duševní zdraví v českém filmovém průmyslu, Linda Pilková (CZECH ONLY)
Insight Podcast about Mental Health, wellbeing in the audiovisual industry and other topics related to working conditions that people don't often discuss. (CZECH ONLY).
@actwellforlife - Proactive Wellbeing for a happier life - an Instagram account with mental health and wellbeing tips, signposting to interesting events and initiatives connected to Mental health & wellbeing.