Educational seminars in performing arts universities and colleges, studios, and conservatories that unmask the toxicity of the industry and teach up-and-coming creatives about the importance of their own mental health amidst a culture of fear and shame

Sponsoring events, protests, campus walks, etc. that encourage the dismantling of the performance industry as we know it — an industry that has, for over a century, profited off manipulation, coercion, and judgement — and an industry that does not value the true spirit of the artist

Formulating programs to end the rising rate of suicide in performers, on and off Broadway

Formulating programs to end the epidemic of eating disorders in performers, on and off Broadway

Hosting panels, Q&As, talk-backs, etc. that provide the community with groundbreaking mental health resources with the arts; i.e. literacy concerning personality disorders, anxiety and depressive disorders, and mood disorders

Creating media such as podcasts, virtual events and interviews, and social media initiatives to spark engagement and generate interest in mental health reform

Installing licensed therapists and counselors on staff for all Equity and Non-Equity productions and in all Equity theaters

Creating a mental health fund to assist artists-in-need who are not financially able to attend regular therapy sessions/receive adequate treatment or medication

Requiring employees of partnering organizations to complete a mandatory mental health training as to promote mental health literacy from the inside-out

Equity: our aim is fair and consistent access to mental health resources for artists regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, age, or religion.

Justice: we believe in providing justice to an industry that has historically abused its artists and contributed to varying forms of mental illness. Creating safe and healthy spaces within theatre is our vehicle of social justice.

Commitment to the betterment of mental health care: as we say here frequently, healthy artists make better art. BMHF is confident that access to mental health resources and care nationwide will in turn create better leaders and better systems.

Progress & Liberation: in order for our art form to survive well into the 21st century and beyond, we look to create healthy, well-rounded artists who inspire with empathy and heart. We want our industry to liberate itself from harmful practices and ideology and progress towards systemic change.