Welcome to the Break the Silence! Speak Up for Mental Health campaign, created by young leaders from the European Youth Representation Network (EYRN).
As part of our larger EYRN: Beyond Borders, Building Change Project, this campaign aims to break the stigma around discussing mental health, especially in the lead-up to World Mental Health Day on October 10th.
Learn more here about the Campaign.
This resource kit created by EYRN members provides you with everything you need to get involved in the campaign and spread awareness in your community. Feel free to adapt the materials to your local language and needs.
How to Use This Kit
1. Social Media Text Use this ready-to-share social media text to promote the campaign across your channels:
Text:
“” Break the Silence! Speak up for Mental Health! 🗣💬 Mental health matters to us all, and it’s time to break the stigma around speaking out. In the lead-up to World Mental Health Day on October 10th, YMCAs are raising awareness and encouraging open conversations about mental health. Let’s support each other, share our stories, and ensure no one has to struggle alone. 🌟 #LetsTalk #MentalHealthMatters #YMCA #WorldMentalHealthDay #EYF
For more information and resources about the campaign please visit the campaign page https://www.ymcaeurope.com/speak-up-for-mental-health-campaigne-kit
Feel free to customize this text with your own message/translate it to your own language and hashtags to suit your audience. Please keep #LetsTalk so we can track the campaign online.
2. Canva Templates for Social Media Posts
We’ve created Canva templates for social media posts, so you can easily adapt them to your language and branding. Use these templates to create engaging posts that will encourage your community to speak up for mental health.
(Please use the template as a new design to adapt in order not to distribute the original)
- Mix and Match Post Images
- Story Images
- Carousel Template
- Posters and Stickers. We’ve also provided downloadable posters and stickers that you can customize and print for local distribution. These are great for sharing in schools, youth centers, and public spaces to raise awareness about the importance of mental health.
(Please use the template as a new design to adapt in order not to distribute the original) - Posters Template
- Stickers Template
– Version A
– Version B
Additional Campaign Actions
- Encourage your followers and community members to use the hashtag #LetsTalk when sharing their own mental health stories or messages of support.
- Organize local events or discussions to break the stigma around mental health. Use the campaign materials provided to promote these events and use the hashtag #LetsTalk to share about it.
- Keep an eye on YMCA Europe’s social media channels for updates and reshare our posts to boost engagement.
By using this resource kit, you’re helping us spread the message that it’s okay to talk about mental health and that no one has to struggle alone. Let’s work together to break the silence and build more supportive, open communities across Europe!
For more information or additional resources, don’t hesitate to reach out to the YMCA Europe team at info[at]ymcaeurope.com or check the Mental Health page.
