A preliminary investigation into self-compassion and compassion-based intervention for mental health in the performing arts.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Very little is known about the role of self-compassion on performing artists' mental health. This project had two primary aims. First, was to examine the relationship between self-compassion and mental health among performing artists in dance, music, and acting. Second, was to test a brief compassion-based intervention to establish proof of concept for future work.

Method

Two sequential studies recruiting Australian performing artists were conducted. In Study 1, a cross-sectional online survey of performing artists explored patterns of association between self-compassion and mental health. In Study 2, participants engaged with a brief compassion-based intervention including an online workshop and daily meditation over 3 weeks. Descriptive pre-post data combined wi

SUBMITTER: Walton CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11841440 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature