Spotify and Backline, the nonprofit dedicated to supporting mental health in the music industry, have announced Heart & Soul: Mental Health for Creators — a groundbreaking global initiative designed to provide comprehensive mental health resources to artists, songwriters, and music professionals worldwide.
At the core of this partnership is the launch of the first-ever Global Mental Health Resource Hub — a multilingual, international database offering trusted mental health support, music industry-specific resources, and crisis lines. This platform aims to remove barriers to care by meeting the global music community where they are and offering localized support options.
Explore the Global Mental Health Resource Hub: https://backline.care/global-resources/
Key Features of the Heart & Soul Initiative:
- Global Expansion of Backline’s Resources: A first-of-its-kind international hub for mental health support tailored to the music industry.
- Concierge Support: Access to personalized assistance through global@backline.care to navigate local mental health systems.
- Mind The Music Guide: A free digital mental health guide with practical tools and real-time strategies for every music industry role.
- 1:1 Therapy Access for Ambassadors: Free therapy grants for Spotify’s EQUAL, GLOW, and RADAR ambassadors in the U.S. and UK.
- Support for Songwriters: Dedicated mental health spaces via studio residencies, dinners, and panels, with May 2025’s Spotify Songwriting Studio including The Altons, Sinseers, and Iman Jordan.
- Wellness Events: On-site wellness activations, self-care kits, and guided workshops at major festivals, supported by Backline, Spotify, and Noah Kahan’s The Busyhead Project.
This initiative is Spotify and Backline’s commitment to building a healthier, more sustainable music ecosystem by prioritizing the mental health of the creators behind the music.
“Supporting creators’ well-being is essential to sustaining a vibrant music ecosystem. By working closely with trusted partners like Backline, we’re not just offering resources — we’re helping drive lasting change in how the industry approaches mental health.”
said Lauren Siegal Wurgaft, Head of Social Impact at Spotify
For more information or to access the resources, visit Backline’s Global Mental Health Resource Hub.
