Tag: mental health stigma

  • World Suicide Prevention Day: 5 NGOs in India that offer support

    World Suicide Prevention Day: 5 NGOs in India that offer support

    WORLD Suicide Prevention Day is an annual observance day held on September 10th to raise awareness about suicide and its prevention. The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 is “creating hope through action” and it underscores the crucial role individuals and organizations play in preventing suicide and providing support to those in crisis. In…

  • Why mental health NGO fundraisers are important

    Why mental health NGO fundraisers are important

    IN recent years, mental health NGO fundraisers have gained momentum, shedding light on the significance of addressing this often-overlooked aspect of human well-being. Mental health NGOs have emerged as crucial players in this arena, working tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of individuals facing mental health challenges. The organizations running these fundraisers play an essential role…

  • Destigmatising Mental Health In Schools

    “MENTAL illnesses are disorders of brain function … and having a mental illness is not a choice or a moral failing. Mental illnesses occur at similar rates around the world, in every culture and in all socioeconomic groups … with 1 in 5 young people suffering from a mental illness.”  So, why are we as…