This is why January has been chosen as the awareness month, a month dedicated to the prevention and the right knowledge of this disorder; it’s time to get in action with #plumpupthevolume, the cyber campaign launched and promoted by the dr.Brandt Foundation, in support of the ASFP, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
What are they and what do they exactly?
The dr.Brandt Foundation is a no-profit organization, founded in partnership with The Miami Foundation and in memory of its founder, doctor Frederic Brandt, with the mission of supporting scientific research and programs improving mental health and prevent suicides, as well as spreading awareness and global attention.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is an US organization founded in 1987 and it’s active at 360° in fighting depression and suicides caused by it: it raises funds and supports scientific programs; it promotes consciousness about this disorder; offers support and hope to who is struggling, are at risk or lost a relative or friend; it educates on prevention and creates educational plans for professionals and promotes legislations about it.
The more people join, the more the news runs and raises awareness.
To learn more about these Foundations and the depression campaign, visit the #plumpupthevolume campaign page on dr.Brandt site and AFSP website.
Valentina Chirico aka Valens