{"id":104864,"date":"2025-06-13T12:03:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T11:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=104864"},"modified":"2025-06-13T12:03:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T11:03:35","slug":"spotify-expands-mental-health-support-for-artists-and-creators-with-new-heart-soul-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/spotify-expands-mental-health-support-for-artists-and-creators-with-new-heart-soul-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotify expands mental health support for artists and creators with new \u201cHeart &#038; Soul\u201d initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 style=\"user-select: auto;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; user-select: auto;\">Backed by global partners and real resources, Spotify doubles down on creator well-being with a new wave of mental health support.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Spotify\u2019s Heart &amp; Soul program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being an artist today means more than just making music. The pressure to create, perform, and stay visible online can take its toll. That explains why <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/upload-your-music-to-spotify-for-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotify<\/a> is stepping up to offer something that goes beyond just raising awareness, but providing real mental health support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotify\u2019s <em><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.spotify.com\/2025-06-12\/spotifys-heart-soul-initiative-brings-mental-health-support-to-artists-and-creators-worldwide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heart &amp; Soul, Mental Health for Creators<\/a><\/em> initiative is an expansion of the platform\u2019s Heart &amp; Soul program launched in 2018. This time around, the support is broader, deeper, and more global- while still being focused on the emotional wellbeing of the music community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\u201cHeart &amp; Soul is our commitment to the creators behind the music. Artists and songwriters face immense pressure, and their mental health can\u2019t be an afterthought. Supporting creators\u2019 well-being is essential to sustaining a vibrant music ecosystem. By working closely with trusted partners like Backline, we\u2019re not just offering resources, we\u2019re helping drive lasting change in how the industry approaches mental health.\u201d<\/p><cite>Lauren Siegal Wurgaft, Head of Social Impact at Spotify<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3>So what are Spotify actually doing about it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotify\u2019s latest efforts sees them partner with leading nonprofits to rollout out several new offerings aimed at helping artists, songwriters, and their teams access meaningful care when they need it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Direct financial support<\/strong>: Spotify is investing in groups like Backline, <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/speak-up-for-a-healthier-music-industry-thanks-to-musicares-wellness-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MusiCares<\/a>, Noah Kahan\u2019s The Busyhead Project, and more to help expand their reach and services.<\/li><li><strong>Greater access to therapy<\/strong>: Current and upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/equalnordics.byspotify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EQUAL<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/spotify-glow-supports-lgbtqia-artists-pride-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GLOW<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/discover-spotifys-new-global-radar-hub-for-discovering-new-artists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RADAR<\/a> ambassadors in the US and UK will get access to therapy funding, which they can use personally or gift to bandmates and crew members.<\/li><li><strong>Global resource hub<\/strong>: Backline and Spotify have launched an international database of mental health resources and crisis support lines, available in multiple languages to help artists around the globe.<\/li><li><strong>Wellness on the move<\/strong>: From studios to festival stages, Spotify wants to meet artists where they are. Mobile mental health resources will help bring calm no matter how stressful the environment.<\/li><li><strong>A dedicated Spotify hub<\/strong>: Spotify\u2019s new Heart &amp; Soul, Mental Health for Creators hub features playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks designed to support artists and creators mental wellness.<\/li><li><strong>Spotlight on Stories<\/strong>: Spotify is amplifying creators\u2019 real mental health stories across Spotify for Artists and Spotify Songwriting to break the stigma and encourage openness.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Support for songwriters<\/strong>: Spotify is hosting small events that bring songwriters together in dinners and studio sessions to talk about mental health.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>A step toward long-term change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t just a one-time campaign. It\u2019s part of Spotify\u2019s push to foster a healthier, more supported music ecosystem. While this marks a step in the right direction, Spotify\u2019s Head of Artist and Label Partnerships Monica Herrera Damashek was keen to stress the continued importance of mental health support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\u201cThis is only one step, and we\u2019ll continue to build a more supported environment for the artists who shape culture every day.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotify recognises that mental health in the music industry is still too often overlooked. Its latest initiative is a much-needed reminder that behind every piece of music remains someone who might need help, understanding, and access to care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Heart &amp; Soul, Spotify is making it easier for artists and creators to find that support- whenever and wherever they need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can find other support for mental health resources below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"aF4gKmh6mC\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-mental-health-for-musicians\/\">The Importance of Mental Health for Musicians<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;The Importance of Mental Health for Musicians&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-mental-health-for-musicians\/embed\/#?secret=aF4gKmh6mC\" data-secret=\"aF4gKmh6mC\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"eLMvr0qUER\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/speak-up-for-a-healthier-music-industry-thanks-to-musicares-wellness-survey\/\">Speak up for a healthier music industry, thanks to MusiCares Wellness Survey<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Speak up for a healthier music industry, thanks to MusiCares Wellness Survey&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/speak-up-for-a-healthier-music-industry-thanks-to-musicares-wellness-survey\/embed\/#?secret=eLMvr0qUER\" data-secret=\"eLMvr0qUER\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Backed by global partners and real resources, Spotify doubles down on creator well-being with a new wave of mental health support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":47,"featured_media":104865,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[13,1],"tags":[10847,825,30714],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.4.1 - 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