Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Traditional Arts event image at Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2026

Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Traditional Arts

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR

About This Event

Jen Anderson leads a workshop examining pressures specific to working in the traditional arts, including financial uncertainty, irregular employment, time away from home and the blurred relationship between identity and creative output. Participants share experiences and explore practical approaches to caring for themselves and each other within the sector.