Overview

AI in the creative industries - managing the mental health of performers and creatives: A conversation with Poppy Reid - music and culture journalist co founder of Rolling Stone and Variety AU.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the performing arts sector, reshaping how creative work is conceived, produced, distributed and experienced across music, theatre and screen industries. While AI offers possibilities for innovation, efficiency and artistic experimentation, it also raises significant questions about creativity, employment, authorship, professional identity and wellbeing.

This event will explore the growing impact of AI on the wellbeing of those working in the creative industries, focusing on the psychological challenges emerging alongside technological change. The event will feature a conversation with Poppy Reid renowned music journalist, commentator and co founder of Rolling Stone and Variety Magazine in Australia. The conversation will be facilitated by Dr Julie Crabtree and A/Prof Glen Hosking.

The event will consider both the opportunities and risks associated with AI, providing attendees with an accessible understanding of the technological, creative and ethical issues that impact the mental health and wellbeing of those working in the performing and entertainment industry. Together, the event will explore critical questions including:

• How is AI affecting the mental health and wellbeing of performers and creatives?
• What psychological impacts arise when creative work is replicated, appropriated or used without consent?
• How does AI contribute to feelings of uncertainty, anxiety or hopelessness about the future of creative careers?
• What does it mean for artists when creative expertise, experience and originality appear to be devalued?
• How can mental health practitioners better support performers and creatives navigating these changes?

The session is designed to support mental health practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of the challenges AI presents for those working within the creative industries and how best to provide meaningful psychological support.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the panel, ask questions, and contribute to a thoughtful conversation about the future of creativity, wellbeing and human connection in an age of artificial intelligence.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to:

• Develop an understanding of how AI is reshaping the working lives of performers and creative professionals.
• Recognise emerging AI-related stressors and mental health concerns affecting clients employed in creative industries.
• Enhance their capacity to provide psychologically informed support to individuals navigating AI-driven changes in their professional and creative identities.

Presenter(s)

About the presenter(s)

Ms. Poppy Reid who is a multi-award-winning music and culture journalist, presenter, and commentator. She co-founded Rolling Stone and Variety in Australia. From deep-dive interviews with actors and musicians to sharp commentary on the latest in music and entertainment, Poppy's work spans podcasts and social platforms through her company Curious Media, where she's built a loyal audience for breaking news, analysis and deep conversations with artists. Her accolades include Music Journalist of the Year at the 2022 Australian Women in Music Awards, the Publishing award at the 2023 Mediaweek Next of the Best Awards, and Champion of Change at the B&T Women in Media Awards.

This conversation-style event will be hosted by Dr. Julie Crabtree and A/Prof Glen Hosking.

Dr. Julie Crabtree is a clinical psychologist and has been engaged in supporting creative and performing artists for over twenty years. As a researcher, Julie’s doctoral research examined the intersection of Creativity and Mental health and she has been a keynote speaker for many peak creative and performing organizations including APRA and APRA ambassadors, Vivid Sydney, Bigsound, and MEAA. Currently she is involved in private practice work which focuses on the needs of music, theatre and dance performers as well as those in broader creative industries. Julie is secretary of the APS Psychology and the Performing Arts and Entertainment Industry Interest Group.

A/Prof Glen Hosking is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years research and clinical experience in working with the performing arts industry. His PhD research investigated the mental health of musical theatre performers. He is currently the lead researcher on projects investigating the mental health of music theatre performers, a project looking at the experience of professional orchestra musicians, a project investigating body image in pre-professional dancers and a project investigating the well-being people in the performing arts industry. As a private practitioner, he specialises in working with those in the performing arts and entertainment industry. He also consults with the Arts Well Being Collective and Entertainment Assist. Glen has been the convener of the Psychology and the Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry Interest Group since 2021 and is the Chair of the College of Clinical Psychologists (Victorian State Branch).

Notes

Target Audience

This activity is aimed at psychologists and mental health workers working with those in the performing arts and entertainment industries.

Please note:

• This is a Member Groups event. All communication will be sent to the registrants’ registered email address. This includes event reminders with details (such as the zoom link) and any pre-event or post-event resources, if provided by the facilitators.
• A post-event email will be sent within two weeks of the event’s completion to each registrant’s registered email address. This email will include the CPD certificate, event-recording, and any additional resources shared during the session.

Duration of Access

This event will be recorded. The recording will be emailed to all registered within 2 weeks post event and available for viewing up to 90 days.

CPD

It is up to attendees to assess and determine how learning from this event aligns with the requirements of their learning plan. The providers accordingly do not make any representation that the event counts towards attendees’ CPD learning requirements. If an attendee determines themselves that the learning they complete aligns to their learning plan, then they can decide to count those hours towards their CPD requirements for the registration cycle.

The information in this presentation has been prepared in good faith and for educational purposes only. Therefore, the information is general in nature and should not be relied upon in the treatment of any condition and you should seek your own independent professional and/or legal advice concerning any specific issue. The APS accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or decisions relating to the information. The content should not be reproduced without permission or unless permitted by law.

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