📌 "CARe approach to mental health: how to develop stigma-free practices", Narine Khachatryan, Head of the Chair, Chair of Personality Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology, Yerevan State University

📌 "The Use of Storytelling, the Arts, and Nature-Based Interventions in Addressing Mental Health Stigma", Suzanne Fox, Director of Global Initiatives, The Yellow Tulip Project

The following topics were addressed by our speakers:

📌 "The Role of Mental Health Awareness in Community Building in the Armenian Context", Gevorg Gharibyan, Clinical and Scientific Lead, Mental Health Awareness Initiative NGO

Together, we created a space for open dialogue on the current challenges in mental health and explored ways to foster positive change, raise awareness, and promote accessible mental health care for all.

In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, this event focused on the year’s theme, Community, highlighting its vital role in promoting mental wellbeing and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.

Narine Khachatryan, Head of the Chair, Chair of Personality Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology, Yerevan State University 💬 CARe approach to mental health: how to develop stigma-free practices.

Suzanne Fox, Director of Global Initiatives, The Yellow Tulip Project 💬 The Use of Storytelling, the Arts, and Nature-Based Interventions in Addressing Mental Health Stigma.

📎 Speakers

Gevorg Gharibyan, Clinical and Scientific Lead, Mental Health Awareness Initiative NGO 💬 The Role of Mental Health Awareness in Community Building in the Armenian Context.

Our upcoming event will bring people together for an afternoon of meaningful conversation, reflection, and inspiration. Through engaging talks and open dialogue, we aim to foster positive change, raise awareness, and promote accessible mental health care for all 💙

We are excited for the next chapter of our collaborations with local partners and we invite all interested stakeholders to invest in mental health, mental health promotion, and the accessibility of mental health care.

We will contribute to the implementation of necessary mental health research and the advancement of evidence-based care.

Together we aim to enhance the accessibility of mental health care and preventative services by undertaking joint activities focused on raising mental health awareness and overcoming stigma.

This collaboration emphasizes the critical importance of mental health and the need for a unified approach in tackling mental health challenges. We believe that through the guiding principles of unity and cooperation, we can overcome these challenges more effectively.

The Emotional Support Hotline reflects our shared commitment with the Yerevan Municipality to address mental health needs proactively and compassionately. By improving accessibility, we hope to reduce barriers to mental health services and promote overall well-being in our community.

By creating this essential bridge, we strive to support individuals who might otherwise fall through the cracks of traditional service models. This pilot program is designed to deliver preventative, evidence-based care aligned with the highest international standards.

The initiative aims to bridge the gap between institutional services and community-based support, ensuring that more people receive timely, culturally sensitive care.

Staffed by trained mental health professionals and volunteers, the hotline will provide immediate assistance to individuals experiencing psychological distress.