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Creating Communities of Understanding

  • A community of understanding where individuals with mental health issues will feel safe to disclose their mental health issues, as well as psychological and social stressors, without fear of being stigmatised, discriminated against or isolated as a result.
  • A community of understanding where individuals with mental health issues will not have to fear the repercussions of their own mental health issues.
  • A community of understanding who understands that mental health issues do not define a person, but can increase vulnerability, be debilitating and impede help-seeking behaviours.
  • A community of understanding who is able to obtain the correct information from appropriate channels about mental health issues, therefore developing a correct understanding of said mental health issues.
  • A community of understanding who welcomes and continues ongoing discussions about mental health issues, thereby increasing openness amongst individuals, families and communities to discussing mental health issues.
  • A community of understanding who seeks to be helpful towards individuals with mental health issues.
  • A community of understanding who seeks to first understand the situation, prior to making judgment, and seeks help through the appropriate channels, such as through the emergency hotlines and/or getting the individual to a hospital, if necessary.
  • A community of understanding who practices, encourages and promotes positive mental health hygiene among themselves and in others.
  • A community of understanding who, together with other relevant organisations and individuals, advocates for and raises awareness about mental health issues, among all groups, including disadvantaged groups, as well as groups of diverse cultures and in various languages.
  • A community of understanding who guides others to understand the above, and provides education, guidance, reassurance and support where necessary.
  • A community of understanding who operates, for better or for worse, for all intents and purposes, as a family.