GetMental

Welcome to GetMental!
First of all, I would like to thank you for deciding to check this site out and I promise you that you won’t forget it.
My name is Francesco Forgione and I have created this today because I believe that we need a change. For years now, I have undergone many experiences with mental health both through my own dealings and witnessing the dealings of others. From these experiences, I have found a common theme, a road block if you like, and that is stigma.
Whether we admit it or not, stigma exists in the mental health system and it is the reason why so many suffer in silence.
But the stigma is loud;
Stigma speaks when people with physical illnesses are treated with more compassion than mental illnesses.
Stigma speaks when we make assumptions rather than listen to understand someone.
Stigma speaks when the rates for suicide are double the rates of death by road accident.
And, stigma speaks when we stay silent.
GetMental's purpose:
Reduce the stigma surrounding mental health through creating a safe space which encourages open conversation, education, and awareness.
Together, you and I, will tear down the walls that is the foundation of stigma and we will rebuild a place for people to talk, to cry, to listen, to learn, to teach, and to GetMental.
As this organisation develops, I will post facts, statistics, references to other helpful services, and encourage you all to take part!
How to GetMental? *IMPORTANT*
Each week, I would like the opportunity to let each one of you GetMental through sharing your own mental health story.
This involves collaborating with me to present a video, written text, or any other form of media you feel will get your message across.
Your message can be about anything from;
• Your own mental health experiences
• Your thoughts on the stigma of mental health
• Your pledge on how you will GetMental more in your life
• To whatever it is that drives you to talk about mental health
We are here to listen!!
We will let it be okay to be talked about!
If you think it’s time for you to GetMental, contact me and together we will GetUp, GetLoud, and GetMental.