Born This Way Foundation

Led by @ladygaga + @momgerm, we're on a mission to empower and inspire young people to build a kinder, braver world that supports their mental health.

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CW // #SuicidePreventionMonth

If today feels heavy, our Youth Advisory Board member Maja wants you to remember: You matter. You are not alone. You are loved. 💖

Find mental health resources: https://t.co/fFxsGMhNUq.

Take the #BeKind365 pledge: https://t.co/1vYF10iVkB

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"We don’t ask someone with a broken leg to justify why they’d rather not take the stairs. Sensory needs deserve the same quiet, uncomplicated respect." -Chris Paradisis #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

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Here are 5 ways to normalize sensory needs: #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Want to apply for our 2027–2028 Youth Advisory Board but need more information? Join a virtual info session to learn more including from current Youth Advisors!

📅 Sept. 1, 11 AM ET
📅 Sept. 9, 7 PM ET

RSVP for one session: https://t.co/CdxnOzEbCp

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Read parts 1 + 2 of Ana’s story, available in both English and Portuguese on Channel Kindness: https://t.co/yKr4gMez64

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“Every time I’m hiking, I feel free. Free from electronic devices, thoughts, pressure, overthinking...and this freedom is the most important thing to me.” - Ana Beatriz Lopes de Souza #ChannelKindness

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For Ana, hiking is one of the best ways to take care of her mind and body while also connecting with friends + the nature around her.

This video was made possible by @lululemon and created through Channel Kindness, a program by @BTWFoundation.

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"I started MIS because I couldn’t find the community I needed. So I built one where no student would be turned away." - Rhythm Bazari #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

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Rhythm started Minorities in Stem (MIS) to bridge the opportunity gap in STEM. His nonprofit now supports 250k youth worldwide! #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 https://t.co/c5qHnv873I

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Young people have always been at the forefront of creating positive change, and we want to learn from the next generation of leaders! 🌎✨ If you're between the ages of 15–24, apply to join our next Youth Advisory Board cohort today: https://t.co/CdxnOzEbCp

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"The kindest and most accurate starting point with any autistic person is to treat them as an individual. "- Chris #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

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Here are 3 ways you can help break the stereotypes about autism. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 https://t.co/Ptk6Yrw4IT

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“…achievements are wonderful milestones, but they were never meant to carry the weight of our identity.” - Ajay #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

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What happens when you finally get what you want? Ajay answers the question of "What next?" #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 https://t.co/hEIwnCSEbs

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Supporting young people’s mental health starts with empowering their voices + building supportive communities.

Check out @DrClaudiaSantiF sharing actionable strategies for prevention on @TeachersCollege’s Pursuing the Public Good podcast: https://t.co/T4UlsT56PA

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There’s still time to support three @SXSWEDU PanelPicker sessions featuring members of our @BTWFoundation community! 🫶

Click the link in each post in the thread below to visit the session’s PanelPicker page, then select the ❤️ icon to cast your vote. ⬇️

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🎉 Exciting news! Our panel, "The Science of Peer Support," has been selected for the #SXSWEDU 2027 Panel Picker!

Help bring this conversation to the @SXSWEDU stage by voting ❤️: https://t.co/rp2USaR6iM

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Young people need trusted adults who listen + partner with them to turn research into action.

Our new commentary explores a model for meaningful youth-adult partnership, grounded in our work with @Hopelab.

Read more: https://t.co/LVkWo8vrAN

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"I continue to be driven by the belief that small interactions with nature can create powerful improvements in one’s quality of life." -Evan Johnson #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

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In honor of his grandfather with PTSD, Evan created Ivan the Angelfish, which brings aquariums and aqua-education to over 5,000 seniors and students. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 https://t.co/ouWsWL0nyW

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Join us Tuesday, 8/18 at 7 PM ET for a special #ChannelKindness Storytellers Club exploring movement, mental health + kindness presented in partnership with @lululemon and + co-hosted by our Youth Advisory alum Ana. 🫶

Free + open to ages 15–24!

RSVP: https://t.co/3WjYRGK3wq

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The journey continues. ⛰️✨

Read Part 2 of Ana’s story on #ChannelKindness: https://t.co/rwls3nuybz

#BeKind365

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🇧🇷 Leia “Além do Cume” em português: https://t.co/q1xmq9rhra

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"Hiking, for me, is freedom. Movement is freedom, not only physically, but also mentally." - Ana Beatriz Lopes de Souza https://t.co/TksS14ejuh #ChannelKindness #BeKind365

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🥾 From Patagonia to Nepal to Spain and Hong Kong, our Youth Advisory Board alum Ana shares the lessons she’s learned while hiking across the world and the freedom she’s found through movement.

Read Part 1 of her story on #ChannelKindness:

https://t.co/w3tD5CvOXw

#BeKind365

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We’re so proud of Livia Koh, our former Comms Intern, and Rachel Martin, our COO, for sharing their perspectives in a recent @StanfordPACS blog! 🎉

Here, they explore the importance of partnering with young people in youth mental health work. Learn more: https://t.co/pc8YhRLUms

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Last but certainly not least! 🙌 This is the third of three panels featuring members of @BTWFoundation’s community selected for the #SXSWEDU 2027 PanelPicker.

Help bring “Grief Out Loud: How We Show Up for Each Other” to the #SXSWEDU stage by voting: https://t.co/MgW2U8yElt

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🎉 Exciting news! Our panel, "The Science of Peer Support," has been selected for the #SXSWEDU 2027 Panel Picker!

Help bring this conversation to the @SXSWEDU stage by voting ❤️: https://t.co/rp2USaR6iM

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🎉 More exciting news! This is the second of three @BTWFoundation-affiliated panels selected for the #SXSWEDU 2027 Panel Picker!

"Rewriting The Rules That Build Communities + Change Culture" explores how social connection builds trust.

Vote ❤️ : https://t.co/mVYqCMcvor