More Than a Label: Storytelling Event (English)

Join us for a storytelling event on mental health in Hong Kong featuring two Mind HK Ambassadors

About this event

Join us for a storytelling event with two of Mind HK’s Ambassadors,  Ben and Pooja, who will share their personal experience of depression,  anxiety, workplace stress and their recovery story and Odile Thiang,  Mind HK Anti-stigma Project Manager, who will be moderating.

Time: 4-5pm

Date: 16th October 2021

Price:  $50 (all proceeds will go to Mind HK's anti-stigma project to further  destigmatise diagnosable mental health conditions in Hong Kong)

Venue: The Wild Lot, Shop B, G/F 6-10 Shin Hing Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Language: English

Rundown:

4:00 - 4:15 pm: Introduction for More Than A Label, anti-stigma in Hong Kong and Ambassadors

4:15 - 4:20 pm: Storytelling from Ben

4:20 - 4:25 pm: Storytelling from Pooja

4:25 - 4:45 pm: Discussion

4:45 - 5:00 pm: Q&As

Questions? Email antistigma@mind.org.hk

About More Than a Label:

“More than a Label 我就是我” is Mind HK’s new anti-stigma campaign in partnership with MINDSET, which stems from its goal of changing and influencing the public’s perception towards persons with diagnosable mental health conditions. Funded by Jardine Matheson, this campaign encourages the public to look beyond the typical, stigmatising, labels associated with mental health diagnoses. Through personal stories of mental health journeys, we want to showcase realistic portrayals of people who have faced mental health problems and recovered and depict their holistic identity.

With this campaign, we hope to raise awareness of the stigma towards persons with mental health conditions, celebrate the resilience and strength of people in recovery, and educate and equip the public with mental health knowledge.