Category Helping others

Talking to Your Elders About Mental Health

Talking to your elders

Bridging the Generational Mental Health Gap Starting a conversation about mental wellbeing with older family members often feels like walking a tightrope. The Mended Foundation is an organisation dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and providing support within Black communities.…

Carrying Pain Silently to Protect Others

Carrying Pain Silently to Protect Others

Why your silence isn’t the shield you think it is. We often believe that carrying pain silently is the ultimate act of love. You might tell yourself that by hiding your struggles, you are protecting your family, your partner, or…

Supporting a loved one

Standing with someone you care about When someone you love is struggling with their mental health, it can stir up worry, fear, and a deep desire to make things right. In our communities where we’re used to being strong for…