Minding the Gap

We are on a mission to see mental health treated with the same seriousness as physical health in dance culture.

[Minding the Gap @WeAreMinding]

Don’t allow access to insurance prevent you from getting the #mentalhealth support you need. https://t.co/sqIeHGCluc

[Stephanie De'Ath @Stephanie_DeAth]

Fantastic presentation from @WeAreMinding 👏🏻 #IADMS2022

[Dr Liliana Araújo @DrLilianaAraujo]

So honored to be part of this fantastic team & proud of the amazing work done by @WeAreMinding and @PointParkU to address the mental health of dancers and trigger culture change!
A great and exemplary collaborative journey!
#iadms22 @IADMS @KatieInTheGap @BritneyBrinkman

[Dr Nicoletta P. Lekka @nicoletta_lekka]

A case for support ⤵️

“#Dance students showed poorer mental health when compared with normative date for the same age group, showing low #self_esteem (44%), high anxiety levels (48.4%) social physique anxiety (55%), and low #resilience (21.8%)

@WeAreMinding

#IADMS2022 3/🧵

[Minding the Gap @WeAreMinding]

@DancePsychSanna @balletabuse @barkerruchti @AusdancersO @DSSSUK @safeindance Certainly seems like some progress. I will be in New York and meeting with a few of their dancers in November, interested to see what they think!

[Nancy Dobbs Owen @nancydobbsowen]

Check out my newest piece for @LADanceChron focused on mental health and wellness for dancers. Featuring @WeAreMinding and @danscend. #MentalHealthMatters #dancer #dancewriter #danceeducation https://t.co/m9XQrbcPd7

[Hypermobility MD: Dr Linda Bluestein @BluesteinLinda]

How’s your mental health?

Season one of Bendy Bodies includes interviews with experts sharing practical strategies for improving your mental health.

@BendyBrain @HealingNeuroCtr @RuhoyMD @Counselingdance @WeAreMinding

https://t.co/eY7qpJfn5W

[Minding the Gap @WeAreMinding]

@MKolitsida @eirinn_sanchez Is this for UK dancers only?

[Minding the Gap @WeAreMinding]

@sio_burke Felt this

[Minding the Gap @WeAreMinding]

@DrMarinaHarris @luciedancepsych @nicoletta_lekka @Counselingdance @LyndaMainwaring @DrLilianaAraujo

[Minding the Gap @WeAreMinding]

“How do I know that I need help?” One of the most common questions we are asked by dancers. @DrMarinaHarris has answers on our blog. https://t.co/VzoHu0hDkR

[Minding the Gap @WeAreMinding]

@sio_burke It was spot on

[Marina Harris, PhD, HSP-P, CMPC @DrMarinaHarris]

I'm not sure who needs to hear this today but you know those old jeans you have in your closet, the ones you desperately want to fit into, the ones you've been saving from when you were either literally or practically a teenager?

Throw em out.

[Minding the Gap @WeAreMinding]

@sio_burke You are so right. I have been really battling with finding the right words. Also the implication that other greats would not survive in the current environment. The implication being that we should not expect to be safe from abuse and inappropriate behaviors in service to genius

[Minding the Gap @WeAreMinding]

And this...

[Minding the Gap @WeAreMinding]

THIS!

[Minding the Gap @WeAreMinding]

@ChloeAngyal This this this!!!!!

[Julius Boatwright (he, him, his) @julboatwright]

If someone tries to make you feel bad about going through a mental health challenge, they don't deserve your time and energy.

[Dance Magazine @Dance_Magazine]

Looking after our mental health has never been more essential. https://t.co/e0NaHLddy1

[Royal Ballet and Opera @rbo_org]

We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Liam Scarlett's death

Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this very sad time.

[Minding the Gap @WeAreMinding]

My latest for dance teacher on a topic that could not be more important. What is “tough love?” Does it work? How can you do it right? Spoiler alert - the key is respect. https://t.co/YPwEc412Nr