As advocates for mental health, we aim to raise awareness and assert our commitment to deepening our understanding of mental illness and increasing everyone’s access to treatment. Through iCare, we can achieve that together.
iCare Mental Health expo was founded in 2018 by Kirk Patrick Castro and Rennyvonne Fae Ledesma of Gestalt Wellness Institute with the aim of informing the public and give them the opportunity to participate in our efforts towards mental health awareness. This yearly event is also a way to commemorate World Mental Health Day on October 10th.
The first iCare Mental Health Expo in Cebu brought together several mental health advocates, service providers, companies, and organizations. It was held at Parkmall one the first day, and on the second day, at Plaza Sugbo. The Wellbeing Cluster PH was also invited as one of the conveners for the first iCARE Mental Health Expo. Wellbeing Cluster PH is a multi-sectoral organization platform that includes government agencies (DSWD, DOH, OCD) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Region 7 through the cooperation of Central Visayas Network of NGOs, private sectors, academic institutions, and volunteers who cater to the humanitarian sector’s wellbeing needs.
The goal of the iCARE Mental Health Expo is to fill the gap between communities and mental health services by making them more accessible. We also hope to eliminate the stigma associated with mental health by educating people about this important aspect of their lives. We raise awareness through ongoing community-based psychosocial support survey, conferences, information dissemination (online and offline), and capacity-building.
This November, join us once again in extending our hands to everyone to be more responsive and supportive of those in need.
iCare Mental Health Expo 5; Thrive will be held at the Ayala Malls Central Bloc, Cebu IT Park on November 8, 2022 from 10AM to 8PM.
Exciting activities includes:
Register for FREE: https://tinyurl.com/iCAREMH-5
First 300 registrants can get FREE food at the event.
Once again, participating in this initiative is a great way to help broaden our perspective about mental illness by expelling myths, educating the public, and showing support for those affected by mental health conditions. Keep in mind that your disorders do not define you. Never suffer in silence because you are not fighting these battles alone.
