Mind HK, a local mental health charity, is committed to combating stigma and strengthening support. This August, the organisation is introducing a new city-wide anti-stigma campaign called “#HereAndNow”. Sponsored by Jardine Matheson Group charity Mindset Hong Kong, this new campaign will sit under Mind HK’s existing anti-stigma programme, “More Than A Label”, launched in 2021.
Mental health recovery is not a linear process but a dynamic journey that consists of ebbs and flows. The concept of #HereAndNow sheds light on its evolving nature with a dual focus on space and time, celebrating the resilience and strength of people in recovery. Throughout the month, the campaign includes an interactive exhibition and two live story-sharing events featuring Mind HK’s ambassadors in Central.
#HereAndNow: Brain Back Memories – Places We’ve Walked Together
With support from 3812 Gallery, the #HereAndNow campaign presents an exhibition titled “#HereAndNow: Brain Back Memories – Places We’ve Walked Together”, featuring authentic stories of Mind HK ambassadors and works from local artist Erin Hung.
This interactive exhibition encapsulates the essence of the #HereAndNow theme while celebrating the power of companionship in mental health recovery journeys. It will showcase a collection of real-life stories from the ambassadors, presented in written format alongside photographs depicting significant moments and memorable locations throughout their recovery journeys in Hong Kong. Another highlight of the exhibition is captivating, commissioned art pieces created by Erin Hung inspired by the ambassadors’ mental health recovery journeys. An interactive piece will also be set up to enhance public participation at the gallery, where participants can leave their marks and share the locations important to them.
Date: 6 August – 15 August 2024
Time: 11am-7pm (Monday to Friday); 11am-6pm (on 6 and 15 August only)
Venue: 3812 Gallery
Story Night: Mental Health Journeys #HereAndNow
During the exhibition period, the campaign will include two live story-sharing events titled “Story Night: Mental Health Journeys #HereAndNow” at The Fringe Club in Central. The English session is on 8 August (Thursday), and the Cantonese session is on 13 August (Tuesday). The concept of “safe spaces” is paramount in the mental health recovery journey. These spaces can take various forms, such as support groups or physical locations within the community that provide a sense of belonging, enabling individuals to connect with others for emotional support and validation.
During these events, Mind HK’s ambassadors will share different locations in Hong Kong that hold significance in their recovery stories, with the goal of facilitating public conversations about mental health. Registration is free and available on Mind HK’s website. More Mind HK ambassadors’ stories can also be found online.
Date: 8 August (English session) and 13 August (Cantonese session)
Time: 6:30-8pm
Venue: Jockey Club Studio Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong
Sign up online to Story Night’s English session and Cantonese session for free.
