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The Samaritans
With World Mental Health Day in October and Movember next month, now seems a great time to fundraise and help increase awareness of mental health and suicide.Hong Kong does not have a men's mental health charity and men are 2x more likely to commit suicide than women and with the present-day societal pressures, there should be a place for everyone to turn to when needed, but maybe even more so for men.I also have my own story to tell of my experience with mental health for 10 years, having battled depression, anxiety and panic attacks putting me in the hospital and during my darkest days, I was ready to take my own life. It is due only to my exceptional family who supported me that I am here today! Not everyone has support or feels they have another option. I was told once you have depression, you will always suffer with it and medication is the only real way forward. I want to tell my story to highlight that this is not true. There is a way forward, you don't have to battle with your mental health the rest of your life and medication does not have to be part of your life.I have not considered myself to have depression or anxiety for several years now, but it took me a long time to get there. It is not easy, but it is worth it and most importantly it cannot be done alone!
Fundraising for:
The Samaritans
The double impact of socio-political unrest and outbreak of Covid-19 have impacted so many and whilst there is information on dealing with depression or isolation, this charity supports online and hotline counseling services for those experiencing emotional distress and suicide ideation. Now more than ever this seems worthwhile, so I’m kindly asking if you could help as I shed hair for this. I will post a video after so you can see my new look!The Samaritans is a non-profit, non-religious organisation giving confidential emotional support to people who are suicidal or are in general distress. The service is provided to anyone regardless of age, creed, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation. Our 24-hour multilingual hotline service is operated by unpaid, trained volunteers. Since 1974, we have received more than 563,200 phone calls from callers ranging in age from 8 to 80.Who Calls Us and What We DoPeople call us or write to us because they may have reached a point in their lives where they can no longer cope alone. They may:Feel depressed and feel there’s no one they could turn toHave lost someone close to them and have intense feelings of grief and sorrowFeel isolated or lonelyHave suicidal thoughts and wonder what the point of living isBe worried about someone close to themTalking through their feelings with a Samaritan volunteer can often be a turning point in their lives.This can help alleviate the feeling of despair and provide immense relief, with someone listening, giving them time and attention, and acknowledging and respecting their feelings.For more detail visit please visit the site:https://samaritans.org.hk/about-us