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R.I.P. People Pleaser: Saying Goodbye to the Inner Yes-Person
In R.I.P. People Pleaser, actor and filmmaker Dani Jacoby turns self-silencing into satire — serving dark comedy with a dose of emotional truth. Partnering with Hey Mate and director Madeleine Wighton, the film is a love letter to every recovering “yes-person” learning to set boundaries, speak up, and laugh through the chaos. It’s bold, funny, and a reminder that your voice deserves to be heard — even when it trembles.
Touring and Mental Health: How to Build Resilience On and Off the Road
More Than a Helpline: Building a Collaborative Mental Health Model for the Arts
As mental health and wellbeing become central to sustainable work in the arts, more organisations are beginning to ask: Are we doing enough to support our people?
In response, many teams are turning to wellbeing resources—like the Support Act Helpline or Arts Wellbeing Collective (AWC) toolkits—to provide that support. These initiatives are incredibly valuable, but they are not designed to replace a dedicated Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or comprehensive wellbeing partner.
Instead, the most effective approach is collaborative—one that weaves together services like Hey Mate, Support Act, and legacy AWC tools into a full-circle strategy that actually meets the needs of today’s creative workforce.
Surviving to Thriving: Supporting Mental Health in the Regional Arts & Gallery Sector
At Hey Mate, we believe that thriving creative communities start with mentally healthy workplaces. That’s why we were thrilled to present at the 2025 RPG Conference: Creative Wellbeing, sharing tools and insights around mental health, psychosocial safety, and boundaries in the arts, galleries, and museums sector — with a strong focus on the regional arts workforce.