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Mental illness and working in theatre |
I don't have all the answers, but I do know that the production staff on emotionally taxing shows, such as DEH, do have resources in place to support actors. My understanding is also that DEH in particular provides resource information and training of some kind because there has been patterns of fans of the show relating so strongly to the material that they end up telling the actors about their own struggles; this way the team can gracefully suggest resources without having to take on all the emotional outpourings on themselves.
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Patty3 said: "Patrick Page (depression) and Patti Murin (anxiety) are two well known actors who deal with mental illness. There have been several articles snd interviews with Page where he talks about it and Murin has been open on social media. They are only two I can think of but I’m sure there are more. If you Google both you will find lots of info. "
Is depression considered a mental illness?
There are disputes re categories of mental illness, but I think in general any mental condition that prevents you from functioning in a healthy and self-satisfying way is considered a "disorder", at least, if not an actual "illness".
As for an “extended leave of absence due to mental health issues”, I have no idea how that works.
MadAboutTheBoy said: "Patty3 said: "Patrick Page (depression) and Patti Murin (anxiety) are two well known actors who deal with mental illness. There have been several articles snd interviews with Page where he talks about it and Murin has been open on social media. They are only two I can think of but I’m sure there are more. If you Google both you will find lots of info. "
Is depression considered a mental illness?"
Speaking as someone who has depression, yes. It is.
Am I the only one who saw the title of this thread (Mental illness and working in theatre) and thought, "Yes, they should be required"?
Though it’s not mental illness, Kristin Chenoweth suffers from debilitating migraine headaches. Her performance track during her Broadway runs is pretty impeccable so I’m always amazed whenever I watch her in a show knowing this about her. How many times a week is she up on that stage hunkering thru discomfort. I’m also one to still work regardless how ill I’m feeling. The show must go on. I’ve never cancelled an appointment, meeting or job even if I couldn’t stand for more than 2 minutes.
MadAboutTheBoy said: "Patty3 said: "Patrick Page (depression) and Patti Murin (anxiety) are two well known actors who deal with mental illness. There have been several articles snd interviews with Page where he talks about it and Murin has been open on social media. They are only two I can think of but I’m sure there are more. If you Google both you will find lots of info. "
Is depression considered a mental illness?"
Are you seriously asking that? Of COURSE it is. Try Google.
Still asking if depression is a mental illness?- wow- that could be one reason mental health gets the short end of the stick with health insurance companies.







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Posted: 6/5/19 at 11:17am