Photograph by Bernard Iruobe Anakhu
Consider this idea ⇒ Make mental health your club service. If they can do it, we can do it.
Out of the Shadows discusses the stigma of mental illness along with Rotary programs for prevention and earlier treatment (Rotary Magazine May 2021). It leads with the Action Group on Mental Health Initiatives and continues with clubs implementing its 'Wellness in a Box' toolkit to:
- replace stigma with knowledge of prevention and treatment
- communicate a protocol for referral
- train existing school staff as counselors
Additional Rotary toolkits described include 'Don't Bottle it Up', the campaign founded by action group member Darren Hands. Go to the RESOURCES tab above to see the toolkits. You may view the full article in your print or online Rotary Magazine for May or through this link:
