The Broadway Mental Health Foundation is co-hosting a FREE, in-person event with the National Eating Disorders Association! Open Jar Studios, 9/20, 3-5:30p New York, New York Use THIS link to register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Thank you, Dancers Over 40! BMHF was honored to attend. 💜

BMHF will be attending the 50th Anniversary of Chicago tomorrow night at @54below.bsky.social — and representing mental health, while we're at it! We’re here to support the demographic of mature artists/dancers who need and deserve mental health care in our industry. Thanks to Dancers Over 40! 💫🎩

Our founder represented BMHF at the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards! 💚🧠💫 The dance community needs mental health literacy now more than ever. BMHF couldn’t be more proud to connect with so many — this is truly the next step in Broadway’s evolution. Needless to say, I think Chita would agree! 🎩

If you haven’t met our founder, @emersonvalentina.com, here’s your chance. Putting a face behind the director of BMHF! 💚🧠💫

👀 healthy artists make better art…

The time IS now. Eating disorders are not just a public health crisis but a performance industry crisis — take it from me, the founder of BMHF who spent over 8 years battling anorexia nervosa as a professional dancer in theatre. BMHF is thrilled to collaborate with NEDA this year! 💙💚

Cue the excitement! 🎉 BMHF is proudly partnering with the National Eating Disorders Association for this year’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week (Feb. 24th - Mar. 2nd). Join our efforts to create urgency around the need to recognize eating disorders as a public health crisis because The Time is Now.

BMHF is a busy li’l bee working on new content for our community! So, we’re here to check in. How was January? Was it fast-paced or slow moving? A piece of cake or a piece of work? 🫣 Good news: we’re ready to tackle another month with you. 🫶 Drop us your January Mental Health-Win in the thread!

Taking our industry from Product to Person…is it possible? We’d like to think so. 🌟 Swipe to read more. (1/2)

We’re looking to ramp things up this year! If you’ve been following along with my organization, BMHF, and support our mission, give this a read. Help us help our industry! The work of BMHF is just getting started. 💫

BMHF has got some big plans this year! 🎉 Read along to find out what we have in store for 2025. (1/9)

A new year love letter to our artists: May you stoke the fire that fuels your art, and may you fuel the art that sets your soul aflame. 💫🔥 Here’s to new beginnings in 2025 from BMHF. All the love to all in our community. 💚

Dealing with depression during rehearsals — that might be considered a niche topic within our industry, but we’re allllll about niche topics here. 👋

We’re feeling a bit overwhelmed this holiday season — are you? 😵‍💫 Let’s breathe together. Breathe in… (Take 4 beats with us) …aaaaaaaaaaand breathe out. Okay, we feel a little better. Thanks for regulating with us! 🫶

IN THE ARTS: BDD — a dark but very real part of performance history. Swipe to read more about how Body Dysmorphic Disorder damages the artists of today. 1/3

Pssst! Hey. Hey you! Got the Sunday Scaries? Take a break from whatever it is you’re doing — learning music, practicing steps, rehearsing lines — and give some love to your brain. Thanks! 🤗

It’s the weekend! Take a breather today and remember to care for your mental health. Try a new take-out spot, a good book, a deep body stretch, or just some self-reflection. 🥡🛀📖🧘 Your well-being fuels your art!

The real business behind show business? Healthy artists make better art. Swipe to find out how poor mental health affects creativity. 1/3

Audition anxiety is real and rooted in both physiology and psychology, affecting performers with increased heart rate, racing thoughts, and heightened self-consciousness. Understanding these complex responses is crucial for supporting theatre professionals in their pursuit of success. 🧠💫 1/3

Hi, it’s us. Sending love to the start of your week — you might’ve spent a few days celebrating, feeling gratitude, honoring those whose history deserves to be remembered, or all of the above. 💚 Here’s to slooooooowly stretching into the new month and being kind to ourselves in the process. 🫶

Remember, you are enough just as you are. Let’s build a healthier, more inclusive Broadway. 💚🌟 1/3

Happy Monday to our community — you’re resilient, adaptable, sensitive, and innovative. Take care of your brain today!

IN THE ARTS: OCD — misunderstood and underrepresented. Swipe to learn how OCD alters the minds of creatives, as well as the creative process. (1/3)

While you’re sitting here thinking of all the things you might have on your plate today: - dance class - voice lesson - acting workshop - cabaret rehearsal - a literal Broadway show Let us remind you to add one more thing to the list: - making your mental health a priority 💚

We want to hear from you! BMHF is developing something exciting that will debut in early 2025. Let us know any* performer, therapist, artist, or coach you’d like us to interview… 🧠💚💫🎙️ *those who have experience and/or connection with mental health topics (i.e. stories, struggles, insights)

This #TransDayOfRememberance, we remember and honor the lives lost due to anti-trans violence. Trans rights are human rights, and we are committed to standing with trans workers, uplifting communities and fighting for better and more inclusive workplaces.

If you’ve worked in the performance industry, you’ve been there — stomach dropping, palms sweating, mind racing — just before an important moment. Is it only jitters, or something more? Are you having a panic attack? 1/4

Embrace the boundless creativity and intense passion: ADHD in performing artists brings a unique vibrancy to the stage, with bursts of inspiration and unparalleled dedication. 1/3

What’s one thing that brings you joy that’s NOT related to your performance career?

Behind the curtain, the artistic journey of those with bipolar disorder is a rollercoaster of emotions, fueling their creativity and pushing them to persevere through every high and low. 🎭💫 Here are some ways bipolar disorder can show up in artists.

Starter Pack on Colonialism, Decolonisation & Race 👇. Interdisciplinary and not limited to academics. Set it up last week so I may have missed people who joined recently - pls let me know if you'd like to be added (or removed). ..Overlapping starter packs v.welcome! go.bsky.app/NypyY8Q

Navigating the artistic journey with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. 🌀🧠 Acknowledge the struggles, celebrate resilience, and plan to foster a community where art and anxiety coexist. 🌟 1/3

Weekend to-do list: • do something that doesn’t involve your career • be kind to your brain • rest! rest! rest!

In an industry that has a history of measuring worth by body type, it's no surprise that so many artists struggle with their bodies. Swipe to read more about how body dysmorphia shows up in audition rooms.

Happy Saturday from BMHF! Just dropping a gentle reminder to take care of your instrument: - book that therapy session! - take those meds! - do your 5-minute deep breathing! - eat something filling! 💚🧠💫🫶✅😌

Be sure to look over your checklist this weekend! BMHF is here for you. 🧠🌟

Empathy is a driving force within the human experience. The art of performance IS the human experience. Why does this industry sometimes feel like empathy is out of reach? 1/4

An end-of-the-week love letter to artists: Hi. We see you. We love you. Keep making beautiful things. Forever Yours, The Foundation that Will Never Stop Fighting for You

In under 24 hours… WOW. 🥲 For a small, budding nonprofit, this is a big deal! So very grateful for the engagement!

You are: 💚 an artist 💚 a healer 💚 a creator 💚 a survivor 💚 a fighter and our industry is lucky to have YOU! There is only one you — that’s your greatest talent.

All the love from BMHF. 💚 You can read our official statement by following along this thread. 1/4

FAQ: Why is BMHF on Bluesky but not X (formerly Twitter)? Do they know they’d reach a wider audience? 1/7

If you work in the performance industry, there’s an 85% chance you know someone who has attended an artistic program. Chances are, you have! 1/5

BMHF is officially on BlueSky! Looking forward to connecting with more of our unique and innovative community on this platform. 🫶🏻

It’s the middle of the week and: 💚 your mental health doesn’t determine your worth 💚 your survival job is not you — it’s a job 💚 your talent is so much more than “#BOOKEDANDBLESSED!” 💚 your mind is what makes you shine Happy Wednesday from the Broadway Mental Health Foundation. 🧠💫

We’re dedicated to bringing you top-notch content and free mental health resources tailored to the performance industry. If you’re interested in some exciting things we have in store, be on the lookout and follow along! We 💚 our 🧠💫 community!

We’re here. Ready for mental health to take center stage… 🧠💫💚