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Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):

"Dabble" for saxophone quartet by Gala Flagello

"Leila's Song" for fixed media by Gala Flagello

"Sandpiper" for fixed media by Gala Flagello

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While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not health professionals. Music & Mindset is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To that end, we've put together the below list of resources so that you can further explore today's episode topic!

EPISODE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:

♦ "How to Disconnect from Work and Enjoy Your Downtime (Without Feeling Guilty)": https://www.forbes.com/sites/melodywilding/2020/06/22/how-to-disconnect-from-work-and-enjoy-your-downtime-without-feeling-guilty/?sh=652ad655d01c

♦ "How to Add More Play to Your Grown-Up Life, Even Now": https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/14/smarter-living/adults-play-work-life-balance.html

♦ "Play Doesn't End with Childhood: Why Adults Need Recess Too": https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2014/08/06/336360521/play-doesnt-end-with-childhood-why-adults-need-recess-too

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:

♦ If you are in crisis, please call 911, CAPS at 734-764-8312, or UM Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at 734-936-5900

♦ Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS): 734-764-8312 or email [email protected]

♦ CAPS Groups, Lunch Series, and Workshops: https://caps.umich.edu/article/groups-lunch-series-workshop-opportunities

♦ Struggling with your mental health but not sure where to start? Contact a UHS Care Manager: https://uhs.umich.edu/caremanager

♦ Well-Being for UM Students: https://uhs.umich.edu/well-being

♦ For mental health and wellness information, please consult https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness

♦ Download the UM CAPS Stressbusters mobile app: https://caps.umich.edu/article/stressbusters-wellness-mobile-app

♦ Contact embedded School of Music, Theatre & Dance counselor Emily Hyssong, LMSW, at [email protected]

♦ COVID-19 Specific Support: https://caps.umich.edu/article/mental-health-care-package-coping-covid-19

♦ Campus Mindworks: https://campusmindworks.org/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

♦ Yoga with Danielle: www.motathaiyoga.com

♦ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home

♦ Headspace (meditation app): https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app

♦ Calm (meditation app): https://www.calm.com/

♦ Relaxation Skills for Anxiety: https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Relaxation-Skills-for-Anxiety.pdf

GALA AND DANIELLE'S BOOK LIST:

♦ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

♦ DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha M. Linehan

♦ How to... Mindfulness Essentials Series by Thich Nhat Hanh

♦ Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh

♦ Keep Going by Austin Kleon

♦ Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

♦ Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa

♦ Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching

♦ The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

♦ The Savvy Musician by David Cutler

FIND US ONLINE:

Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director): www.galaflagello.com

Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher): www.dgonzalezpercussion.com