Sport and Dance Benefit From Performance Psychology – Why Does Acting Largely Ignore It?

When most people think of actors, they imagine the glamour of movies, television and the stage.

Yet few people realise actors are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse and suicidal thoughts than the general population.

Because behind the glitzy facade lie the pressures of performing in the public eye, challenging working conditions and taxing emotional demands.

Why then is performance psychology, used broadly in sport, circus, dance and music, rarely used in the acting world?

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