Mental Note: Take Time for Yourself

When it comes to addressing their mental health, men face an incredible social stigma. It's not "manly" to talk about how you feel according to our society. Plus, studies have shown that men find it hard to recognize that they might have a mental health condition, and they are less likely to seek out professional help for their mental health.

DoSomething.org is an organization that is exclusively for young people and social change. In 2020, they are working to increase the conversation around mental health, specifically men's mental health. The goal of the organization is to destigmatize the topic and encourage young men to recognize issues and seek out help.

Harry's, the men's care brand, currently donates 1% of their sales to organizations that share their dream of bringing quality mental health care to men all over. The brand has teamed up with DoSomething to initiate a new campaign called "Mental Note: Take Time for Yourself." The goal of the campaign is to encourage young people everywhere to give young men in their lives mental health notes, start conversations about mental health, help them to build a daily self-care routine, and gain access to resources.

Chief Marketing Officer of DoSomething, Carrie Bloxson, said about the campaign:

"Whether a friend, family member, or significant other, we all likely know a guy in our lives who's there for us...but not always there for himself. We're thrilled to partner with Harry's on 'Mental Note: Take Time for Yourself,' a timely campaign to help a generation of young men build self-care into their routines and access the mental health resources they may need."

To help amplify the message, the campaign has teamed up with young entrepreneur Connor Franta on a new PSA video supporting the campaign. Franta has discussed his struggles with depression openly in his New York Times bestselling book "Note to Self." About mental health and the campaign Franta says:

"It took time and patience to come to terms with my own mental health struggles before I found the courage to share that experience with my loving family, friends and dedicated viewers online. For many of us, particularly men, the stigma around vulnerability holds far too much power, and ultimately prevents us from obtaining the support they need. I'm absolutely thrilled to partner with DoSomething and Harry's on their 'Mental Note' campaign that gives this generation of guys access to crucial resources and highlights the strength that comes with being emotionally open."

Several other influential men have signed onto the project to help spread the word of this campaign in order to help their young fans and followers get involved.

Young people can visit DoSomething.org/Care or text CARE to 38383 to sign up for the campaign. Those who complete the campaign by March 31, 2020 will automatically be entered to win a $2,500 scholarship from DoSomething.

Also, just an FYI, you can register to vote on DoSomething.org!

You can check out Harry's here. My husband uses stuff from Harry's and absolutely adores the brand.