MusiCares & JED Foundation Launch New Suicide Prevention Training & Mental Health Resources

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MusiCares has partnered with The JED Foundation to launch a digital microsite providing suicide prevention and mental health resources tailored to music professionals.

The microsite, launching today, is available here.

The new site serves as a dedicated hub for articles, self-guided learning and support tools tailored to the realities of life in music. Resources on the site address issues such as financial instability, grief, isolation, the pressures of touring and the emotional toll of overwork.

It also features a self-paced suicide prevention training course created by JED’s mental health and suicide prevention experts for artists, crew members, managers, and support teams. Built in a microlearning format, the course guides participants through recognizing warning signs, starting supportive conversations, responding when someone is in distress, and understanding when to escalate concerns and connect to available resources.

According to MusiCares’ 2025 Wellness in Music Survey, 11.4% of music professionals reported suicidal ideation in the last year, up from 8% in 2024 and more than double the rate seen in the general U.S. population. The data also shows that one in six respondents lost a colleague to suicide in the past year. These findings underscore an urgent need for culturally competent and industry-specific mental health support.

“The numbers are heartbreaking, but they tell a story we cannot ignore,” says Theresa Wolters, Executive Director of MusiCares. “When 11.4% of our peers report thoughts of suicide, it’s not just a statistic, it’s a call to action. The music community is one of passion, connection and creative brilliance, yet too many are suffering in silence. We owe it to music people to ensure the resources and support they receive are evidence-informed, accessible and grounded in the realities of this industry. By partnering with JED, we’re helping to change that reality through best-in-class expertise. These new resources will give music professionals the knowledge and tools to recognize when someone is struggling, have real conversations about mental health and find the help they need for this growing problem.”

“Music can reduce stress, boost mood and build community, but the people who make it all happen can also experience mental health challenges,” shares Dr. Katie Hurley, JED’s Vice President of Community Initiatives. “We’re proud to partner with MusiCares to create mental health and suicide prevention resources specifically for artists, crews and teams, rooted in evidence-informed practices and tailored to the diverse realities of life on and off the road. Together, we’re providing support that can help reduce suicide.”

The initiative is sponsored by Spotify.

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