Images Matter: Mindframe Guidelines for Image Use
A practical, research-informed, and user-friendly resource that is designed for media and other communicators. It seeks to inform, support and empower people to select and use images in ways that minimise stigma and harm, and maximise diversity of representation. A range of resources have also been developed to support implementation of the guidelines including […]
Tackling Mental Health Stigma in the Media
Despite considerable advances in awareness and understanding of mental health, negative or offensive perceptions of those experiencing mental illness are still common. SANE StigmaWatch was established in 1997 as one of the first programs in the world to address public stigma in the media. Today, it is still the only program globally that works directly with media professionals to actively reduce stigmatising content.
The People’s View of Digital Mental Health: UK Attitudes and Behaviour Report
Digital has been an area of focus in the NHS for a number of years, and is a key feature of the NHS Long Term Plan. But do people want digital tools as part of their support from the NHS? To better understand the nation’s true opinions, ORCHA has again this year commissioned independent research to ask 2,000 UK residents what they think.
The Faster Horses of Mental Health
There is a popular saying by Henry Ford: “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” This applies very well to healthcare technology. NiceDay in the Netherlands aims to transform the delivery of mental healthcare by allowing clients to track their own mental state and share notes with their care professional in real-time.
SANE 2022 Impact Update
In this year’s Impact Update, staff at SANE reflected on 2022 including a review of SANE’s community forums and mental health helpline, their efforts to reduce stigma, the introduction of a new Peer Guide Program and the launch of their Lived Experience Framework.
A National Youth Suicide Plan: Highlights Video
The Orygen Institute panel discussion at the end of July 2022 was a timely contribution to the discussion on what is needed to reduce self-harm and suicide among young people.
Instagram Partners With ReachOut to Launch Reel Talk Content Series
Today, in partnership with ReachOut, Instagram is launching its latest Australian safety and wellbeing campaign, Reel Talk. Working with creator parent and teen duos, the Reel Talk campaign will see Kat Clark and daughter Deja, Bobbi Lockyer and son Sebastian, and George Ray and mum Roslyn produce a series of video Reels for Instagram. The Reel Talk series will showcase how parents and young people can […]
Students from Columbia University Join eMHIC Discussion Forums
eMHIC welcomes students from Columbia University enrolled in the ‘Psychology in the United Nations’ course to participate in our global collaborative Discussion Forums. Students will gain access to the full suite of eMHIC membership benefits, and use the online Discussion Forums as part of their coursework.
Digital Mental Health Tools for Aotearoa’s Digital Generation
This article canvasses the landscape of digital mental health tools for young people in Aotearoa, then provides tips for practitioners wanting to support patients to use them.
Health PEI collaborates with the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Stepped Care Solutions, and Memorial University
Health PEI collaborates with the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Stepped Care Solutions, and Memorial University to improve access to mental health and addictions services with Stepped Care 2.0
