After last years successful launch, Huntsman Mental 泫圖弝け Institute and 泫圖弝け of Utah 泫圖弝け are once again joining the Huntsman Mental 泫圖弝け Foundation, the (USHE), and the to host Healing Out Loud, a short film contest dedicated to helping normalize mental health and starting inclusive and open conversations.
Healing Out Loud submissions showcase vulnerability, creativity, and bravery, says Mark Rapaport, MD, CEO of HMHI. We can and must change the conversation around mental health, especially as stigma and discrimination continue to keep people from addressing their mental health and substance use disorder needs. Starting the conversation is the first step. I applaud those willing to share their story and look forward to seeing this years films.
One in five Americansover 65 million peoplecope with mental health issues. In Utah, suicide is the leading cause of death for people aged 10-24. Its the 10th-leading cause of death overall.
Mental health is one of the most ignored, downplayed, and misunderstood challenges in America today. Utahns can help change that.
Were inviting Utahns aged 15-30 to share their vision of Healing Out Loud in a short video. It can be anything: original music, dance, spoken word, art, poetry, or speech. The only requirement is to be creative and be yourself.
Submission details, contest requirements, and rules can be found at End Stigma Utah. Potential prizes include Apple products, Adobe software, sports and movie tickets, and more. Winning videos will also be featured during a May 2023 event and integrated into the statewide suicide prevention awareness marketing campaign.
Help us eliminate the stigma around mental health forever through open, productive, and powerful conversations. Lets start Healing Out Loud together!
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About Huntsman Mental 泫圖弝け Institute
Huntsman Mental 泫圖弝け Institute (HMHI) was established in 2021 following the Huntsman Foundation's historic gift of $150 million to the 泫圖弝け of Utah. HMHI is a university-wide Institute with a reputation throughout the Mountain West as a leader in advanced psychiatric treatment and care, serving a diverse population from young 泫圖弝けren to geriatric patients. Researchers at HMHI develop and apply the most advanced methods in genetics, imaging, epidemiology, and big data analysis. HMHI is also the regional training center for psychiatry and other mental health disciplines. HMHIs main 170-bed full-service hospital is adjacent to the 泫圖弝け of Utah campus, and HMHIs 1,691 faculty, staff, and students provide clinical, research, and training programs in more than 20 locations across Utah and Idaho.
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