Where To Find Help With Harassment, Bullying and Mental Health Issues in TV

Please find below links to organisations where you can find help and support on bullying and harassment in the workplace and advice and links to reporting processes too:

https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/

https://ciisa.org.uk/

https://bectu.org.uk/get-support/

https://www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/

https://www.reeltimemedia.co.uk/

Dr Anna Bull's 'Safe To Speak Up' report can be found on the SIGN website:

https://screen-network.org.uk/our-work/publications/

https://screen-network.org.uk/project/addressing-sexual-harassment-in-the-uk-film-and-television-industries/

You can also read more here on a new law that Rights of Women has campaigned for, which will come into force from October 2024 and will mean all employers will have a new obligation to proactively prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

And if you are experiencing issues around mental health and wellbeing:

Film and TV Charity - 6 free CBT therapy sessions/ Financial grants/ 24-7 Helpline amongst other things -  https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw48-vBhBbEiwAzqrZVP- or call 0800 054 0000

The Film and TV Charity supports everyone working behind the scenes in film, TV, and cinema - from researchers to writers, people in casting and on productions, to those in post-production, sales, distribution, and exhibition. As the Charity celebrates its centenary year in 2024, it continues to provide its free, 24/7 Film and TV Support Line, legal advice, financial support, including Stop-Gap Grants for urgent financial needs, and its Bullying Advice Service. With many more service and resources available, the Charity has a wide range of support for your mental health, financial wellbeing, physical wellbeing and to help promote equity and inclusion in the industry. To find out more, please visit its  website or call the Support Line on 0800 054 0000. And if you’re interested in news about the Charity’s services, events, opportunities and industry insights, then click here to sign up to its monthly newsletter now!

Here are some links to companies we have featured as part of mental health webinar:

https://mindzonemedia.com/index.html 

https://www.dollymentalhealth.com/about