Universal Music Group Launches Mental Health Fund Alongside Music Health Alliance
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Universal Music Group (UMG) has launched the Music Industry Mental Health Fund in collaboration with Music Health Alliance, aimed at providing comprehensive mental health resources to music industry professionals, including those no longer in the industry. This initiative builds upon their previous work with the Priority Healthcare Advocacy Program. The launch follows a pivotal speech by artist Chappell Roan at the Grammys, where she emphasized the necessity for labels to offer livable wages and health insurance to artists. The fund will provide valuable resources and financial grants to assist in covering costs for mental health care.
The Music Industry Mental Health Fund aims to provide high-quality outpatient mental health resources for music professionals, addressing the growing need for mental healthcare in the industry.
Chappell Roan's Grammys speech highlighted the struggle for artists to access affordable healthcare, challenging labels to treat artists as valuable employees deserving of support.
The initiative further extends the previous Priority Healthcare Advocacy Program and includes grants to help offset the costs of mental health resources.
Ariana Grande echoed the call for labels to ensure free therapy sessions for young artists, showcasing a broader industry demand for accessible mental health support.
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