Mental Health & Wellness for Creatives
Filmmaking can be emotionally demanding. This page offers resources to help you stay grounded while pursuing your craft.
The Cure for Filmmaking Burnout
Julian Shaw: Filmmaker Burnout
The Art of Connection: How Creativity can help our Mental Health | Kate Moore | TEDxTralee
This Filmmaker’s Mental Health Journey Is One We Can All Learn From
Free therapy & support group directories
Self-care toolkit for production weeks
Artist interviews on mental health & burnout
Daily mental wellness checklist
List of creative-focused wellness apps
Insight Timer - Free meditations, music, and talks (great for focus or winding down).
Headspace - Guided meditations, stress relief, and focus tools.
Daylio – Visual mood and habit tracker with customizable daily check-ins.
Moodnotes - Designed by psychologists; combines mood tracking with journaling and CBT-based insights.
Calm - Sleep stories, breathing exercises, and ambient soundtracks.
Breathwrk – Quick breathing routines for stress, focus, or energy boosts.
Happier - Guided meditations designed to help users manage stress, build emotional resilience, and improve overall well-being through short, effective daily practices
Reflectly – A journal that uses AI to help structure daily thoughts and track emotions.
Stoic – Minimalist journaling app with mood tracking and mental exercises.