Man Up or Open Up? was commissioned by The Open University Broadcast & Partnerships team to create a learning journey of the OU and BBC co-production ‘James Arthur: Out of Our Minds’ for BBC Three. The show is a deeply personal film starring singer-songwriter James Arthur, focusing on men’s mental health. Inspired by James Arthur’s … Read more
Mental health, yes, I’m going to go there, it’s a hot topic of conversation, in society in general and naturally in the advertising and film industries. And yet, on the ground, he feels like a secretive subject, fearful of what it might do to his reputation, and thus his next job offer. On screen, brands … Read more
First of all, some good news: mental health is a less taboo topic today than ever. According to research published in Harvard Business Review last yeartwo-thirds of Americans have discussed mental health with their colleagues, a significant increase from previous research conducted in 2019. On the other hand, a large number of people suffer from … Read more
NABS H1 statistics, released today, reveal a growing mental health crisis among Adlanders. Mental health-related calls to NABS now account for more than a quarter (28%) of all industry charity contacts and 66% of all emotional support calls; the latter represents an increase of 128% from 2021. Calls to the NABS advice line are up … Read more