After last year鈥檚 successful launch, Huntsman Mental 人妻中出视频 Institute and 人妻中出视频 of Utah 人妻中出视频 are once again joining the Huntsman Mental 人妻中出视频 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.
鈥淗ealing Out Loud submissions showcase vulnerability, creativity, and bravery,鈥 says Mark Rapaport, MD, CEO of HMHI. 鈥淲e 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 year鈥檚 films.鈥
One in five Americans鈥攐ver 65 million people鈥攃ope with mental health issues. In Utah, suicide is the leading cause of death for people aged 10-24. It鈥檚 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.
We鈥檙e inviting Utahns aged 15-30 to share their vision of 鈥淗ealing Out Loud鈥 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. Let鈥檚 start Healing Out Loud together!
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About Huntsman Mental 人妻中出视频 Institute
Huntsman Mental 人妻中出视频 Institute (HMHI) was established in 2021 following the Huntsman Foundation's historic gift of $150 million to the 人妻中出视频 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 人妻中出视频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. HMHI鈥檚 main 170-bed full-service hospital is adjacent to the 人妻中出视频 of Utah campus, and HMHI鈥檚 1,691 faculty, staff, and students provide clinical, research, and training programs in more than 20 locations across Utah and Idaho.
For more information, visit鈥HMHI鈥痑nd join the conversation on ,鈥,鈥,鈥 and .