Mental Health First Aid India - PRESS RELEASE
MHFA India Launches "Change the Narrative" Suicide Prevention Campaign 2024
A Call to Action for Media, Communities, and the Public to Support Mental Health Awareness
Chennai, September 1st 2024 – MHFA India is excited to announce the launch of its Suicide Prevention Campaign 2024, themed "Change the Narrative." Beginning on September 1st, 2024, this groundbreaking campaign aims to shift the conversation around mental health and suicide prevention, encouraging active participation from media, MHFAiders, and the public.
Campaign Overview
The "Change the Narrative" campaign is designed to engage communities and create a powerful impact by involving Mental Health First Aiders and the public in a series of activities that promote awareness, support, and understanding around suicide prevention. The campaign will feature:
Weekly Interactive Tasks: Participants will engage in activities focused on starting meaningful conversations, spreading awareness about mental health, and learning skills to support those in need.
Social Media Advocacy: By using the hashtag #MHFAINDIA, participants will share their stories, impacts, and learning experiences, amplifying the message of the campaign nationwide.
Media Collaboration: We invite leading media houses to sign up and actively participate in the campaign. Media teams are encouraged to join weekly tasks, share coverage of the campaign’s progress, and contribute to changing the narrative around mental health and suicide prevention.
Call to Action
MHFA India seeks the involvement of journalists, news anchors, reporters, and media organizations to become champions of mental health awareness. By joining this campaign, media personnel can help destigmatize mental health conversations, provide a platform for critical discussions, and engage their audience in meaningful ways.
Expectations and Goals
Engage over 3,000 MHFAiders to lead conversations in their communities and workplaces.
Encourage public participation across all regions of India, making mental health support accessible to everyone.
Amplify the campaign’s reach through media coverage, helping us achieve our goal of making mental health awareness a national priority.
About MHFA India
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) India is a leading organization dedicated to training individuals in mental health first aid, equipping them with the skills needed to support those experiencing mental health challenges. Through our training programs, awareness campaigns, and advocacy efforts, MHFA India strives to create a mentally healthy society where everyone has access to the support they need.
Join Us in Changing the Narrative
We invite all media houses and individuals to participate in this crucial campaign. To learn more, sign up, please visit our website or contact us directly at mhfaindia@mhfaindia.com. Follow our campaign updates and join the conversation on social media using #MHFAINDIA.
Ms. ERINDA SHAH
MHFA INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
+91 73973 83004
mhfaindia@mhfaindia.com