Musicians are three times more likely to experience depression, according to study. The study, completed by University of Westminster, investigated 2,211 musicians, 71.1% of whom said they had suffered from panic attacks or anxiety, with 68.5% saying they had struggled with depression.

Musicians are one of the happiest careers in the United States. As it turns out, musicians rate their career happiness 4.1 out of 5 stars which puts them in the top 8% of careers.

From the perspective of the struggling or the ‘starving’ musician, the feeling of loneliness is often driven from the lack of support as well as discouragement from other people. This will, hence, lead to loneliness.

Lately, it’s become clear that the number of artists suffering is staggeringly high. In a 2018 study from the Music Industry Research Association, 50 percent of musicians reported battling symptoms of depression, compared with less than 25 percent of the general adult population.

In that same study, 68 per cent said they struggled with loneliness or separation from family and friends, and a staggering 75 per cent of musicians said they had experienced performance anxiety. Fans may wonder what musicians are talking about when they discuss the pressures of live shows.

New Study Finds 73% of Independent Musicians Suffer From Symptoms of Mental Illness.

People who play the piano tend to experience less anxiety and depression than their nonmusical counterparts.

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• Dan Reynolds-clinical depression.
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The very act of playing some instruments puts great burdens on the heart. A study of 45 brass players showed young hearts working much harder to produce the necessary air pressure. Cardiac arrhythmias were particularly frequent among horn players.

The instruments that are the most awkward to hold yield the highest rate of pain: the violin and viola, for instance. “The musicians have to hold their left arms in a godawful position and function in a very intricate way with their hands at the same time.

“If you want to keep your brain engaged throughout the aging process, listening to or playing music is a great tool. Research has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory.