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Health and Wellbeing

Find out more about the support and resources that are on offer for those studying and working in the School of Arts and Creative Technologies at York as well as the wider international performing arts community.

Health and wellbeing are important for everyone, but it's also vital for those working in the performing arts to consider how their study or work activities may affect them physically and mentally.

We're dedicated to helping those who study and work with us at York to develop the skills needed to sustain a long, healthy and happy career. We strive to help people develop their capability and motivation to be healthy within an environment that promotes healthy practices and cultures.

Current students can use the resources accessible through these webpages to complement  the support, services and resources that the University provides to all students. 

Student support in the School of ACT

Reading and resources

Student health and wellbeing

Staff health and wellbeing

Musicians’ Health and Wellbeing (MHW) Group

The ‘Health and Wellbeing in the School of ACT’ webpages are hosted by the Musicians’ Health and Wellbeing (MHW) Group. This group is open to staff, students, and instrumental/vocal teachers and was formed in the Summer Term of 2019 to celebrate existing achievements, bring together the individuals already working to promote MHW, and identify ways to make the School an even healthier and safer place to study and work.

Past MHW Group events

MHW Group Members

Many members of the MHW Group are part of the Education, Community, Health, and Inclusion (ECHI) Research Cluster and the Centre for Music Education and Human Flourishing

The group was founded by Dr Naomi Norton (Musicians’ Health and Wellbeing Coordinator and MHW Group Chair) so please contact her if you are interested in joining. Below is a list of members: