Mental fitness for creative industries and media professionals
Mental fitness for creative industries and media professionals
Empower your creative organisation with a digital EAP that addresses the unique mental health challenges faced by media professionals, creatives, producers, and content creators.
Supporting creative professionals under pressure

Creative professionals face distinctive pressures—from tight deadlines and intensive production schedules to creative blocks and client demands. According to research from the UK Film and TV Charity, 87% of media and creative workers have experienced mental health challenges, with rates significantly higher than the national average.
Leafyard provides targeted support designed specifically for the creative sector's unique challenges. Our data-driven approach helps media and creative organisations build resilient teams that can maintain creative excellence while managing the intense demands of production environments.
- Specialised content addressing creative-specific stressors
- 24/7 support accessible during production crunch times and irregular schedules
- Resources for managing creative blocks and performance anxiety
- Tools for maintaining flow states and creative energy under pressure
Supporting creative professionals under pressure
Creative professionals face distinctive pressures—from tight deadlines and intensive production schedules to creative blocks and client demands. According to research from the UK Film and TV Charity, 87% of media and creative workers have experienced mental health challenges, with rates significantly higher than the national average.
Leafyard provides targeted support designed specifically for the creative sector's unique challenges. Our data-driven approach helps media and creative organisations build resilient teams that can maintain creative excellence while managing the intense demands of production environments.
- Specialised content addressing creative-specific stressors
- 24/7 support accessible during production crunch times and irregular schedules
- Resources for managing creative blocks and performance anxiety
- Tools for maintaining flow states and creative energy under pressure

Wellbeing for project-based creative work

The project-based nature of creative work creates unique challenges. Research from the Creative Industries Federation shows that 68% of creative professionals experience significant stress during production periods, with irregular work patterns and financial insecurity cited as major contributory factors.
Leafyard's platform provides specific tools designed for the rhythms of creative work—supporting both the intense production phases and the transitions between projects that characterise creative industries.
- Tools for managing the intense pressure of production deadlines
- Support for the transitional periods between projects
- Resources for freelancers and contractors in your extended creative teams
- Approaches that respect and enhance creative processes rather than disrupting them

Wellbeing for project-based creative work
The project-based nature of creative work creates unique challenges. Research from the Creative Industries Federation shows that 68% of creative professionals experience significant stress during production periods, with irregular work patterns and financial insecurity cited as major contributory factors.
Leafyard's platform provides specific tools designed for the rhythms of creative work—supporting both the intense production phases and the transitions between projects that characterise creative industries.
- Tools for managing the intense pressure of production deadlines
- Support for the transitional periods between projects
- Resources for freelancers and contractors in your extended creative teams
- Approaches that respect and enhance creative processes rather than disrupting them
Analytics that creative leaders value

The creative sector loses an estimated £1.2 billion annually due to mental health-related absences and reduced productivity according to research from the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre. Studies show that creative businesses with effective wellbeing support see 24% higher productivity and 31% better talent retention.
Leafyard's award-winning analytics platform translates engagement, recovery, and wellbeing improvements into tangible metrics that resonate with creative directors, producers, and business leaders in media organisations.
- Quantify the relationship between wellbeing and creative output
- Track wellbeing trends across different creative teams and production cycles
- One-click PDF reports designed for leadership presentations
- GDPR-compliant insights preserve absolute confidentiality
Analytics that creative leaders value
The creative sector loses an estimated £1.2 billion annually due to mental health-related absences and reduced productivity according to research from the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre. Studies show that creative businesses with effective wellbeing support see 24% higher productivity and 31% better talent retention.
Leafyard's award-winning analytics platform translates engagement, recovery, and wellbeing improvements into tangible metrics that resonate with creative directors, producers, and business leaders in media organisations.
- Quantify the relationship between wellbeing and creative output
- Track wellbeing trends across different creative teams and production cycles
- One-click PDF reports designed for leadership presentations
- GDPR-compliant insights preserve absolute confidentiality

Supporting all creative domains
Our comprehensive approach helps creative organisations develop sustainable wellbeing practices across all creative disciplines and roles.
Film & TV Production
Targeted support for production teams managing high-pressure shoots, edits, and delivery deadlines.
Creative Services
Specialised resources for agency creatives balancing client demands with creative excellence.
Media & Publishing
Tools for journalists and content creators managing 24/7 news cycles and publishing pressures.
Entertainment & Arts
Support for performing artists and entertainment professionals managing performance pressure.
Creative wellbeing that enhances performance
Partner with Leafyard to build a resilient creative organisation where wellbeing drives innovation, quality, and sustainable creative excellence. Our creative industry specialists understand your unique challenges and are ready to help.