Musicians’ health

As an educational institution, the NMH wants its students to know how they can prevent problems and look after their health. We do so mostly through the tuition we provide, but the academy also offers additional services to students struggling with physical and mental challenges.

The student welfare organisation SiO offers mental health and therapy services with psychologists and public health nurses. SiO doctors and dentists are also available to all students in Oslo.

1. Take breaks from practising. The main thing is to not keep repeating the same movement for too long at a time.
2. Do something completely different. It’s important to take time out, go to the cinema, climb a mountain, go kayaking, play with the dog or cuddle with your boyfriend/girlfriend.
3. Use your entire body. Stiff muscles don’t always need to rest. A training session that makes you break sweat can sometimes be just as beneficial.
4. Talk to someone. Are you stressed, under pressure or apprehensive about something? Do you feel you’re not good enough, that you’re not coping? Talk to someone before the problem gets out of hand.

These courses are designed to improve your health and teach you techniques you will come to rely on for the rest of your career. Some of the courses are mandatory for Foundation Level bachelor students. Others are electives for Advanced Level bachelor and master students.