🎯 Men's Health Week (15th - 21st June)
🎯 There is a false myth that men should be tough and not show vulnerability or emotions.
🎯 Yet men and women are human beings with the same emotions.
🎯 Men can and do suffer from mental disorders, but are less likely to admit they have a problem or need any help.
🎯 Men are 2 - 3 times more likely to abuse drugs than women.
🎯 Men are twice more likely to die from suicide than women.
🎯 There should be no shame or stigma in admitting you have problems and need help.
🎯 Stop suffering and dying in silence.
🎯 Men, Take ACTION to protect your Mental Health through Covid-19 and beyond.
🎯 Men's Mental Health Matters
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🎯 There is a false myth that men should be tough and not show vulnerability or emotions.
🎯 Yet men and women are human beings with the same emotions.
🎯 Men can and do suffer from mental disorders, but are less likely to admit they have a problem or need any help.
🎯 Men are 2 - 3 times more likely to abuse drugs than women.
🎯 Men are twice more likely to die from suicide than women.
🎯 There should be no shame or stigma in admitting you have problems and need help.
🎯 Stop suffering and dying in silence.
🎯 Men, Take ACTION to protect your Mental Health through Covid-19 and beyond.
🎯 Men's Mental Health Matters
Follow us @asidofoundation
#asidofoundationcares
#staysanethroughcovid19
🎯 Happy Father's Day
🎯 To all the wonderful fathers who silently toil day and night for the welfare of their family.
🎯 We celebrate all Fathers who are still alive; as well as those who have passed on.
🎯 The understated role of fathers is felt more in their absence, than when they are still around.
🎯 Fathers are heroes.
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🎯 To all the wonderful fathers who silently toil day and night for the welfare of their family.
🎯 We celebrate all Fathers who are still alive; as well as those who have passed on.
🎯 The understated role of fathers is felt more in their absence, than when they are still around.
🎯 Fathers are heroes.
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🎯 International Widows' Day
🎯 It can be devastating for anyone to lose a spouse. But it is especially more so for women across the world.
🎯 It comes with loneliness, lack of support, deprivation, poverty, discrimination and all sorts of abusive practices.
🎯 All of these, cumulatively takes a heavy toll on their emotional wellbeing.
🎯 We should be more sensitive, caring and supportive to all widows. Abusive and discriminatory practices should come to an end.
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🎯 It can be devastating for anyone to lose a spouse. But it is especially more so for women across the world.
🎯 It comes with loneliness, lack of support, deprivation, poverty, discrimination and all sorts of abusive practices.
🎯 All of these, cumulatively takes a heavy toll on their emotional wellbeing.
🎯 We should be more sensitive, caring and supportive to all widows. Abusive and discriminatory practices should come to an end.
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#widowsdeservehappiness
🎯 Asido Foundation Nuggets
🎯 Kindness to self is the bedrock of emotional well-being.
🎯 Don't be too harsh on yourself.
🎯 Pamper and indulge yourself from time to time.. And be glad that you are still alive and breathing.
🎯 Savour each day as it comes.
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🎯 Kindness to self is the bedrock of emotional well-being.
🎯 Don't be too harsh on yourself.
🎯 Pamper and indulge yourself from time to time.. And be glad that you are still alive and breathing.
🎯 Savour each day as it comes.
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#asidofoundationcares
#staysanethroughcovid19
🎯 World Population Day (July 11)
🎯 Set aside by the United Nations to address urgent population issues.
🎯 This year's theme focuses on safeguarding our women and girls - especially in the midst of Covid-19.
🎯 Gender based violence is on the rise and access to safe reproductive services are reduced. - UNFPA.
🎯 We should empower and protect our women and girls, as they are most vulnerable during periods of crisis.
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#empowerwomenandgirls
🎯 Set aside by the United Nations to address urgent population issues.
🎯 This year's theme focuses on safeguarding our women and girls - especially in the midst of Covid-19.
🎯 Gender based violence is on the rise and access to safe reproductive services are reduced. - UNFPA.
🎯 We should empower and protect our women and girls, as they are most vulnerable during periods of crisis.
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#asidofoundationcares
#staysanethroughcovid19
#empowerwomenandgirls
🎯 World Youth Skills Day (July 15)
🎯 In today's changing world, skills are the currency for progress and success.
🎯 Youth are the major drivers of change and transformation with creative ideas and outside-the-box thinking - especially in the midst of Covid-19 and beyond.
🎯 But resilience is integral to all of the foregoing. The ability to withstand and bounce back from setbacks is the single most important trait for success.
🎯 Resilience can be learnt and cultivated.
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#empoweryouthswithskillsandresilience
🎯 In today's changing world, skills are the currency for progress and success.
🎯 Youth are the major drivers of change and transformation with creative ideas and outside-the-box thinking - especially in the midst of Covid-19 and beyond.
🎯 But resilience is integral to all of the foregoing. The ability to withstand and bounce back from setbacks is the single most important trait for success.
🎯 Resilience can be learnt and cultivated.
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#asidofoundationcares
#staysanethroughcovid19
#empoweryouthswithskillsandresilience
🎯 Nelson Mandela International Day (July 18)
🎯 Set aside by the United Nations to celebrate his fight against injustice and inequalities for 67 years of his life.
🎯 His life is living proof of the power of the human mind to overcome adversity through perseverance and will power... And still eschew bitterness.
🎯 At the Asido Foundation, our mantra aligns with this objective: Together, lets make the world a better place... One person at a time.
🎯 Everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better! Will you take action?
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#thepowerofone
🎯 Set aside by the United Nations to celebrate his fight against injustice and inequalities for 67 years of his life.
🎯 His life is living proof of the power of the human mind to overcome adversity through perseverance and will power... And still eschew bitterness.
🎯 At the Asido Foundation, our mantra aligns with this objective: Together, lets make the world a better place... One person at a time.
🎯 Everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better! Will you take action?
Follow us @asidofoundation
#asidofoundationcares
#staysanethroughcovid19
#thepowerofone
🎯 July is set aside as Psychosocial Disability Awareness Month.
🎯 Persons with mental disorders frequently experience shame, stigma and discrimination which worsens their ability to participate meaningfully in society.
🎯. Psychosocial disability refers to disabilities that may arise from mental health challenges.
🎯 They can experience severe social disadvantages & their being treated unfairly, & deprived of their basic human dignity and fundamental human rights.
🎯 This month`s IMCE therefore, is in commemoration of the Psychosocial Disability Awareness Month.
🎯 It focuses on the Stigma of Mental Illness and Psychosocial Disabilities.
🎯. Please mark the date.
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#psychosocialdisability
🎯 Persons with mental disorders frequently experience shame, stigma and discrimination which worsens their ability to participate meaningfully in society.
🎯. Psychosocial disability refers to disabilities that may arise from mental health challenges.
🎯 They can experience severe social disadvantages & their being treated unfairly, & deprived of their basic human dignity and fundamental human rights.
🎯 This month`s IMCE therefore, is in commemoration of the Psychosocial Disability Awareness Month.
🎯 It focuses on the Stigma of Mental Illness and Psychosocial Disabilities.
🎯. Please mark the date.
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#psychosocialdisability
🎯 The International Day of Friendship (July 30) aims to promote global peace through friendships.
🎯 Interactions across cultural, ethnic, racial, religious or economic lines promotes tolerance and understanding.
🎯 It eliminates prejudice, stigma and conflicts.
🎯 The Asido Foundation identifies with this laudable goal and strategy.
🎯 It is also very useful in reducing mental health stigma and discrimination.
🎯 Lets celebrate and promote friendship and peace
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#worldfriendshipday
🎯 Interactions across cultural, ethnic, racial, religious or economic lines promotes tolerance and understanding.
🎯 It eliminates prejudice, stigma and conflicts.
🎯 The Asido Foundation identifies with this laudable goal and strategy.
🎯 It is also very useful in reducing mental health stigma and discrimination.
🎯 Lets celebrate and promote friendship and peace
Follow us @asidofoundation
#asidofoundationcares
#staysanethroughcovid19
#worldfriendshipday
🎯 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (July 30).
🎯 About 40 million people are estimated to be trapped in modern day slavery
🎯 Three quarters (71%) are women and girls
🎯 The Asido Foundation stands against human trafficking and modern day slavery
🎯 The mental health consequences are horrendous.
🎯 Lets stand against human trafficking and modern day slavery
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#asidofoundationcares
#staysanethroughcovid19
#endtraffickinginpersons
🎯 About 40 million people are estimated to be trapped in modern day slavery
🎯 Three quarters (71%) are women and girls
🎯 The Asido Foundation stands against human trafficking and modern day slavery
🎯 The mental health consequences are horrendous.
🎯 Lets stand against human trafficking and modern day slavery
Follow us @asidofoundation
#asidofoundationcares
#staysanethroughcovid19
#endtraffickinginpersons