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SUMMARY:𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿: 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱\, 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀\, 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nWhat happens when we move beyond assumptions about mental health and begin listening to the people who experience mental health challenges themselves? \nIn commemoration of World Mental Health Day 2026\, Gracious Gifters Foundation is pleased to invite the public to an online webinar under the global theme\, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices\, Real Change.” \nThe webinar aims to promote a better understanding of mental health\, challenge misconceptions and stigma\, and emphasize the importance of meaningfully involving people with lived experience in conversations\, programmes and decisions that affect their lives. \nMental health is an essential part of overall health and well-being. Yet\, misconceptions and harmful stereotypes continue to shape how people experiencing mental health difficulties are perceived and treated. By creating space for professional knowledge\, lived experience and practical community perspectives\, this webinar seeks to encourage a more informed\, compassionate and inclusive approach to mental health. \nAll about the Webinar\nWhat to Expect\nThe webinar will follow three key areas: \n1. UNDERSTAND – Mental Health Is More Than “Madness”: Explore what mental health means\, learn about common mental health conditions\, and address misconceptions that contribute to stigma and discrimination. \n2. LISTEN – Beyond the Label: A Lived-Experience Perspective: Hear perspectives from lived experience and reflect on what individuals\, families and communities need to understand about mental health\, dignity\, inclusion and support. \n3. ACT – From Listening to Action: Discuss practical ways families\, communities\, organizations and institutions can create more supportive environments and meaningfully involve people with lived experience in decisions and initiatives that affect them. \nThe webinar will bring together perspectives from a mental health professional\, a person with lived experience and a community or mental health practitioner. It will also include an interactive question-and-answer session. \nWho Should Attend?\nThe event is open to young people\, students\, mental health professionals\, people with lived experience\, social and community workers\, NGO and civil society representatives\, educators\, parents\, caregivers\, community leaders\, humanitarian and development practitioners\, and members of the general public. \nAnyone interested in understanding mental health\, challenging stigma and promoting more inclusive communities is welcome to register. \nEvent Details\nDate: 19 October 2026\, \nFormat: Google Meet – link to be shared with registered partticipants \nTime: 4:oopm WAT\, \nRegistration link: https://shorturl.at/jt8RB \nParticipants are encouraged to register in advance. Joining instructions will be communicated to registered participants before the event. \nJoin the Conversation\nWorld Mental Health Day is an opportunity not only to raise awareness but also to reflect on how we respond to people with mental health conditions and how their experiences can inform better support and decisions. \nGracious Gifters Foundation invites you to be part of this conversation as we work towards communities where people are treated with dignity\, stigma is challenged\, and lived experiences help shape meaningful change. \nUNDERSTAND. LISTEN. ACT. \nFor inquiries: info@graciousgifters.org \nLived experiences heard. Real voices respected. Real change pursued.
URL:https://graciousgifters.org/event/world-mental-health-day-2026-webinar-lived-experiences-heard-real-voices-real-change/
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