Nearly 70 percent of musicians are struggling or have struggled with depression — an alarming statistic brought to light during the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest of the past couple of years.

Function Central has stepped in to help curb the trend. The U.K.-based booking agency — which manages 3,000+ live entertainment bookings yearly for companies like Gucci, BBC, Microsoft, and more — has developed a guide to supporting the mental health and well-being of musicians that is loaded with statistics and best practices to guide music industry professionals toward better mental health.

In this guide, you will find:

• Important mental health statistics.
• Information on the impact of working environments on mental health.
• Healthy practices for mental well-being.
• Additional support resources, including mental health support organizations.