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Today is National Stress Awareness Day
Anushka Tanna: BAPAM Mental Health Ambassador I think it would be fair to say that stress is something we are all familiar with. Afterall, it is ubiquitous and unavoidable, and something that we will all experience throughout our lifetime. Due to the various demands...
September Spotlight: Neurodiversity Within The Creative Sector
This September, BAPAM is spotlighting neurodiversity, what it means to be neurodivergent, and how you can navigate the creative industry. Many professionals within the performing arts and creative world are neurodivergent, but support and systems aren’t always in...
The Perfect Embouchure – The Maurice Porter Exhibition and Website
For any Brass and Woodwind players seeking a perfect embouchure, and health professionals working with them, the new Exhibition and associated website created by the British Dental Association (www.bda-porter-embouchure.com) is a must. We are grateful to Robin Porter...
Stepping Up: Beginning Higher Education in the Performing Arts
Taking the next step in your education is a significant achievement, especially when embarking on a degree-level course. After finishing your exams, preparing audition pieces, auditioning for several universities, and practising your skills over the summer, you...
BAPAM Health Resources Pack: Free to Teachers and Educators
During September and October, we are offering a free BAPAM Health Resources pack to UK-based teachers and colleges. Ideal for displaying in classrooms, rehearsal rooms, backstage, and sharing with colleagues and students, the pack contains printed copies of the...
Performance Anxiety Poster
Ideal for displaying backstage, BAPAM's performance anxiety poster shares tips for managing anxiety in the moments before going onstage. About to go on stage and feeling anxious, sick, or have shaky hands? Right now... focus on your breath. Box Breathing can Help...
Staying Healthy While Touring: Edinburgh Festival and Fringe 2023 Guide
Summer is finally here, and for many performers, this means it’s time to get out there and tour. There’s nothing quite like being on the road with like-minded artists and creators. From honing your performances through nightly shows, to taking in some sights, summer...
Poster: “Post” COVID 19 Pandemic Presentations in Performing Arts Medicine: Managing Boundaries and Meeting Need
BAPAM CEO, Claire Cordeaux presented this poster at the PAMA (Performing Arts Medicine Association) Symposium in New York, July 2023. A downloadable pdf version is available here BAPAM Service BAPAM provides clinical assessment and therapies to performing artists...
Why Performers Should Frequently Check In With Their Health
Each individual has their own health needs, and everyone’s 'own best health' differs. Within this spectrum of health, as an artist and performer, maintaining your personal optimal condition is essential to giving your best performance. Looking after your mind and body...
Get this Journal Started!
Our guest blog is by Nicky Torode, a coach, journaling facilitator and writer, who works with BAPAM on healthy practice training. Heard all the buzz about journaling? Perhaps, you’ve started and stopped? How do you journal and really feel the benefits? Want to know...
“The Show Must Go On” Mentality & How It Affects Creatives
Have you ever heard anyone utter, “The show must go on?” If you’ve worked in a creative field, you’re probably nodding your head. Whether there’s been a costume malfunction or the set has collapsed, performers and artists are always ready to give their all. However,...
Ed Sheeran Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles
When you see a famous singer performing and smiling with the press, many quickly dismiss the possibility of hidden mental health struggles. However, Ed Sheeran has recently spoken out about his struggles with depression and how he turned to drugs as a coping...
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