- Actor Paul Chahidi has highlighted the significant mental health struggles faced by those in the acting industry, attributing them to job uncertainty and isolation.
- A study by the Actors’ Trust revealed that 77 per cent of actors felt lonely in the past year, and 27 per cent had thoughts of self-harm or being better off dead, significantly higher than the national average.
- Chahidi explained that the shift to virtual auditions and lack of feedback exacerbates feelings of isolation and vulnerability among actors.
- Despite his own successful career, Chahidi admitted to experiencing 'big gaps' in work and fears he may 'never work again,' underscoring the pervasive insecurity.
- He is an ambassador for the Actors’ Trust, which has launched a new mental health service offering free therapy, and urges actors to overcome stigma and seek support.
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