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Lady Gaga’s Foundation and Jack.org Help Over 100,000 People Support Mental Health
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What Happened?
Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation and Jack.org have announced that over 100,000 people have completed their Be There Certificate training, aimed at supporting mental health. The initiative focuses on equipping individuals with skills to help friends and peers before crises arise.
Key points
- The Be There Certificate training was launched in March 2022.
- The program is designed to help participants recognize signs of mental health struggles.
- Participants learn to approach those in need and understand when professional help is necessary.
- The training consists of six interactive lessons and takes less than two hours to complete.
- The initiative emphasizes compassionate support without taking responsibility for others' mental health issues.
- 95% of participants felt equipped to support someone with mental health difficulties.
Key insights
- The program's success may encourage more organizations to adopt similar training initiatives.
- Increased awareness could lead to a cultural shift in how mental health is approached in communities.
- The emphasis on peer support may reduce stigma associated with seeking help.
Why it matters
This initiative could enhance community support for mental health, making it more accessible for those in need.
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Lady Gaga· PersonBorn This Way Foundation· OrganizationJack.org· Organization
Source
Times of India
