73 percent of independent musicians suffer mental illness symptoms

A new Swedish study found that 73 percent of independent musicians reported suffering from mental illness symptoms in the past. The survey conducted among nearly 1,500 indie musicians showed that nearly three-quarters of indie musicians have experienced "stress, anxiety and/or depression" in relation to their work. The numbers were worse for younger artists: Among those aged 18-25, 80 percent of respondents said they've experienced negative mental health effects rooted in their music careers. Billboard...