Facebook Details World Mental Health Day Initiatives

Facebook detailed several examples of programming, resources and tools across its family of applications to mark World Mental Health Day Sunday (Oct. 10). The social network teamed up with mental health experts on new guides and tools in Facebook’s Emotional Health resource center, including: Black Communities and Mental Wellness, by the Association of Black PsychologistsMental Health for American Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Communities, by Indigenous Wellness Research InstituteMental Health for Asian Communities, by Asians for Mental HealthMental Health for Latinx Communities, by National Latinx Psychological AssociationResource cards developed with UNICEF and other global health organizations focused on tips for creating positive mental health, managing personal crises and rising above challenging moments WhatsApp teamed up with UNICEF on a new Global Mental Health chatbot providing tips for people to communicate what is on their mind, breaking down stigmas and starting conversations with other people they may be concerned about. A new sticker pack and chat theme on Messenger From Facebook can also be used to help start conversations when words are difficult to come by. Noting that 15 million people globally belong to Facebook groups dedicated to supporting mental health, the social network shared the following examples: Black Girl’s Healing House provides wellness and mental health resources for Black women from Black women.Msh L’Wahdak (which translates to “you are not alone” in English), an Egyptian group with over361,000 members, encourages those members to share their struggles with a community that will listen and offer support.Parenting Mental Health in the U.K. provides a community of support and advice for adults caring for children with depression, anxiety or other mental health challenges.Subtle Asian Mental Health, with more than 59,000 members, offers a safe space for the Asian community to share their thoughts and feelings and remind each other that no one is alone in their struggles or experiences. The Facebook Bulletin platform for independent writers has contributors addressing mental health and wellness, including: Laurie Santos’ The Science of Wellbeing: The Yale psychology professor explores the latest scientific research on happiness and offers practical tips so people can lead happier lives.Amanda Stern’s How to Live: A newsletter about psychology and mental health by a critically acclaimed writer with a lifelong panic disorder whose insights on suffering encourage us to face our fears.Nedra Tawwab’s Nedra Nuggets: The licensed therapist, New York Times bestselling author and content creator writes weekly about mental health and maintaining healthy relationships with self and others. A new season of Peace of Mind With Taraji will premiere on Facebook Watch Oct. 11, hosted by Golden Globe-winning actress Taraji P. Henson and featuring interviews with celebrities, experts and everyday people about mental health topics with a focus on the Black community. Finally, Oculus Quest headset owners can access free virtual reality experience Goliath: Playing With Reality, which explores the true story of Jon, a man diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, through immersive VR and artful narration by Academy Award-winning actress Tilda Swinton. Goliath: Playing With Reality was produced by Anagram in conjunction with Floréal Films and the Oculus VR for Good program.

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