Unmask The Unsaid
Unmask The Unsaid
Unmask The Unsaid
A public service initiative by NineYards towards raising awareness for the mental health of children during the pandemic
A public service initiative by NineYards towards raising awareness for the mental health of children during the pandemic
At Nine Yards, we realized this is a difficult time for our children. Parents and care givers juggle through multiple responsibilities through the lockdown and often signs of distress in their kids go unnoticed. To address this very serious issue, in collaboration with psychologists and educators, we designed special workshops that give children a means to express and acknowledge their deepest emotions through a language beyond words. Using art, mindfulness activities and yoga, our 4-day workshops with kids culminated with a chat between parents and 2 experienced psychologists who have done extensive work in the space of children's mental health.
From communication through curating the workshops and collecting funds for COVID relief of underprivileged children) through these workshops. Through a series of communication, starting with raising awareness for mental health issues through Spoken Word poetry, we spread the word among parents leveraging social media and partners like VNV Educate asking parents to register for the workshop.
The outcome was an aware community on how to handle a sensitive issue as this, all for a good cause, since it hit close home for many.
