Resilient Artist is a multidisciplinary prevention program aimed at improving the mental resilience of performing artists. It was developed by the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp and the Department Health and Life Sciences. After four years of research, the program was included in the curriculum for music, dance, and drama students in 2022.
The program arose from concerns about the mental wellbeing of performing artists, who regularly face psychological, physical and socio-artistic challenges during their studies and careers. These challenges and their effects on mental health were identified through interviews, focus groups and observations. Based on these insights, a multidisciplinary prevention program was developed, drawing on input from psychology, medicine, the Arts and Health sciences, to strengthen mental resilience and prevent health problems.
A free teaching package is also available for teachers and students. The package contains practical tools to boost mental resilience, manage stress and create a healthy learning environment.
Get the teaching package and find out more at www.ap-arts.be/en/resilient-artist