Free Online Behavioral Health Screening Program Now Available

Behind the Scenes announces an online behavioral health screening program as part of its Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative. These free screenings are completely anonymous, private, easily accessible, and quick to complete.

The entertainment industry has unique rewards, practices, stressors, and challenges that are not commonly experienced in the same way in other professions. By its very nature, the industry can impact physical and emotional health with long hours, pressure to push one's body, and high workplace stress.

These screenings are a tool to check in on a key part of one's overall health -- behavioral health -- which includes mental health, substance use, and more. The program consists of nine different sets of questions which can help self-identify symptoms one may be experiencing. Those interested choose which of the screenings they wish to take based on how they are feeling.

The screenings are a quick way to determine if one can benefit from the help and support of a Mental Health professional. They will help people understand if what they have been thinking and feeling may be associated with a common, treatable behavioral health issue. Immediately following each screening, people will see their results, recommendations, and key resources.

Take a confidential screening today at www.btshelp.org/screening, or tell a friend or colleague who also might benefit.

An extensive listing of resource links is now available on the Behind the Scenes website at btshelp.org/resources. Finding help during a difficult time can be overwhelming. A simple internet search can result in hundreds of pages and links and different terminology which can further complicate seeking help. Behind the Scenes hopes these resource links provide a simple, straightforward way to find assistance.

Behind the Scenes, in conjunction with other concerned organizations and individuals, have come together to create the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative. A series of tools and resources has been developed to not only help those in need, but also assist them in helping their colleagues. Find links to resources, the online self-assessment tool, and information about the initiative and programs at btshelp.org/mentalhealth.