MindFlu project was selected as one of the best three in the Projects of Happiness 2018 by Khind Starfish foundation. Projects for Happiness is an initiative by Khind Starfish Foundation for all undergraduates in Malaysia to design grassroots projects since year 2014, with a purpose to promote happiness and address the root cause of poverty and poor education. MindFlu received a total of RM 5000 given by the Khind Starfish Foundation, which was allocated to focus on creating awareness and reducing the stigma of mental health among youth and the general public.
MindFlu Mental Well-Being Workshop 2018
A one-day workshop was conducted on 10th November 2018 in UCSI College with over 60 young and energetic participants aged 13-17. An informative talk was given by Ms.Athena from SOLS 24/7. A personal sharing from Ms.Malar and Ms.Wendy who have battled mental illness to equip audience with real life experience on mental health problems. Simulation of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Depression, and Schizophrenia was carried out to inspire participants to gain a better understanding, care and empathy towards this social issue.
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