Mental Health Advocate/Counsellor

Francy Francis Start Date: Aug 9, 2023 - End Date: Dec 8, 2023
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Professional Development
  • Taiwan
  • South Korea
  • Philippines
  • Thailand

My Travel Story

by: Francy Francis Start Date: Aug 9, 2023 - End Date: Dec 8, 2023
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Professional Development
While mental health is essential for overall well-being, various challenges can affect it. These challenges include conditions like anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, which can disrupt thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Stigma surrounding mental health often prevents people from seeking help, leading to delayed treatment and isolation. That is why i hope to take this trip to gather more information inorder to create a practice that not only helps people but put into consideration of their needs in society.  Addressing mental health challenges involves raising awareness, promoting open conversations, improving access to care, and implementing evidence-based interventions to support individuals on their journey towards mental well-being.Through exploration and research, i will identify gaps in existing mental health services or areas where innovation is needed. This insight empowers me to collaborate with mental health professionals, researchers, and organizations to develop new strategies or interventions that address these gaps and improve the overall service landscape.Engaging in research enables me to stay abreast of emerging mental health trends and issues. As an advocate, I can then disseminate this knowledge through educational initiatives, workshops, articles, and talks. By raising awareness and fostering understanding, I contribute to reducing stigma and promoting open conversations about mental health. I am reaching out to humbly request funding assistance for my travel adventure. Your contribution will not only support my journey but will also play a pivotal role in nurturing a lifelong passion for cultural exchange and exploring different avenue to bridge gaps in mental health.

I am committed to ensuring that your investment is not only well-utilized but also honored through my dedication to making the most of this opportunity.
Your support, whether big or small, will have a meaningful impact on my journey, and by extension, on the lives I touch along the way. 

Thank You. 
  • Taiwan
  • South Korea
  • Philippines
  • Thailand