How can creative professionals promote mental health awareness?

A true ways is how we could understand the level of our mental health first. Somehow we feel our body is fatigue while we are have enough rest time. The second way is to determine what we are truly feel, avoiding all the bias by journaling. Started with simple questions, like how are you? What are you feel? How you feel the anger in you? Etc. Then you will draw it all what you are truly feeling 😊

A first person perspective of overcoming or effectively seeking support when struggling with a Mental illness can be a great motivator for others to do the same. It gives some validity to the process, especially if it is from a respected manager or high ranked individual in the workplace. It also serves to normalise the condition shared, it is 'not just me'. It can attract some amazingly supportive words from many individual's, but there may also be some negativity from those less aware. So it is important to ensure that when doing this, we are in a good place to be able to. Asking for guidance or support from a mental health advocate or practitioner is an exercise in self-care.

La autenticidad y la conexión personal son elementos clave al promover la concienciación sobre la salud mental. Como profesional creativo, considera compartir tu propia historia de manera reflexiva. Esto no solo humaniza la experiencia de la salud mental, sino que también contribuye a romper el estigma asociado. Compartir tus desafíos y triunfos puede inspirar a otros, mostrándoles que no están solos en sus luchas y que es posible encontrar apoyo y superar obstáculos.

Agreed Lee. And the fact that the person sharing the story has completed the journey of recovery, is a powerful influencer. We have both shared our stories post-recovery, and learned much about our own triggers and why we reacted in certain ways to certain situations. The journey to recovery is a hard road, but the rewards are well worth the hard work and dedication.

Sharing your story,works the wonders. People related more to stories,it's an ancient method that has great effects that sticks for long. It also gives the audience reassurance that they aren't alone on that journey. The relief is incomparable.

Your past doesn't define your future. You do. I came up with this message a few months back when I started to share my story. As someone who struggles with anxiety, depression, and PTSD, it has become my mantra and I say it often! I kept my stories hidden for a very long time for a host of reasons. But that changed when a friend told me my story was important and I took the time to reflect and see it myself. I now host live events to talk about the Phoenix Perspective, have a store that sells uplifting and empowering messages on shirts, and create content to share so others can not only hear my message, but absorb it. So that their past doesn't have to define their futures.

Tu capacidad creativa te permite influir en la percepción y el estado de ánimo de las personas. Aprovecha esta habilidad para desarrollar mensajes positivos que destaquen la importancia del autocuidado y la atención a la salud mental. Diseña contenido que no solo sea visualmente atractivo, sino que también transmita mensajes optimistas y motivadores. La creatividad puede ser una poderosa herramienta para generar un impacto emocional y resonar con tu audiencia.

Collaboration within the organisation or externally with like-minded professionals who are passionate about raising mental health and wellbeing awareness, reducing stigma or facilitating supportive initiatives in the workplace is a positive step. Mental Health Forums, Working Parties or Focus Groups are a great process to facilitate sharing and learning from best practice in mental health awareness and support in the workplace.

La colaboración amplifica el impacto de cualquier esfuerzo. Busca asociarte con otros profesionales creativos, organizaciones sin fines de lucro o influencers que compartan tu compromiso con la salud mental. Juntos, pueden trabajar en proyectos que destaquen la importancia del bienestar mental y contribuir a campañas que busquen eliminar el estigma asociado con los problemas de salud mental. La diversidad de perspectivas en una colaboración puede enriquecer el mensaje y llegar a una audiencia más amplia.

Mantente informado sobre cuestiones de salud mental, investiga sobre tratamientos y terapias, y comprende las diferentes perspectivas y desafíos que enfrenta la comunidad. Este conocimiento no solo refuerza tu credibilidad como defensor de la salud mental, sino que también te permite crear contenido más informado y relevante. La educación continua demuestra tu compromiso con la causa y puede inspirar a otros a seguir tu ejemplo.

La autenticidad es esencial en la promoción de la salud mental. Sé honesto acerca de tus experiencias y limitaciones. No tienes que tener todas las respuestas, pero ser genuino sobre tu apoyo a la salud mental construye una conexión más fuerte con tu audiencia. Utiliza tu voz única y perspectiva para abordar la concienciación de una manera auténtica y sincera. La vulnerabilidad puede ser una poderosa herramienta para inspirar empatía y comprensión.