70% of freelancers don't know where to find support for their mental health at work. We're trying to close that gap.

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See the fifth edition of our annual report, which explores the mental health of freelancers in the UK during 2024.

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Why Mental Health Matters
Our work explores the challenges freelancers but also the benefits of better support for freelancers.

Why mental health at work matters more for freelancers
A quick guide to why mental health is so important to consider when you're self-employed
15 things to help your mental health when freelancing
Downloadable ebook with tangible actions to take to improve your mental health when freelancing
What do we mean by "freelancing support ecosystem"?
Watch this introductory video to understand the Leapers vision for a more supportive freelancing support ecosystem

Resources for Freelancers
Browse our collection of resources to support the mental health of freelancers.

Finding your community as a freelancer
Belonging to a community where you can listen and learn from others who are on similar journeys is a powerful part of your support network.
Dealing with Loneliness when Freelancing
Isolation and loneliness can affect freelancers, but working for yourself doesn't have to mean working by yourself. Our guide to the issue that over 70% of freelancers say they've struggled with contains useful tips to build meaningful supportive connections.
Dealing with quiet periods
Freelancing is rarely consistent in terms of workload, but when you have extended periods of time where there is less work flowing your way, what can you do about it?
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