Maybelline Brave Together

IF YOU ARE FEELING ANXIOUS OR DEPRESSED AND NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO, GO TO DITCHTHELABEL.ORG FOR FREE EXPERT 1:1 SUPPORT. 

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brave together mission

MISSION

Maybelline Brave Together is for those living with anxiety & depression and for those who want to help.
MISSION
brave together commitments

COMMITMENTS

Created to help destigmatise anxiety & depression and offers access to free 1-1 support.
COMMITMENTS
brave together resources

RESOURCES

We will be funding over 17,000 hours of expert 1-1 support over the next 2 years.
RESOURCES

our partner

Ditch the Label is a leading global youth charity, on a mission to support young people across the world. Each month, the charity supports thousands of young people through the DTL online community on their website. They also work with social networks and online games companies to remove abusive content. Over the last 2 years, the organisation has reached 3.4 million+ people between the ages of 12-25 through their digital support tools.

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  • BE BRAVE.
    HAVE THE TALK.
    HELP A FRIEND.

    When a friend is experiencing anxiety or depression, learn the BRAVE TALK to navigate the difficult conversation and be the friend they need. Take the 10-minute free, digital training.

    Start training now
  • MNY Brave Talk Training

OUR GOALS

Brave Together UK Goal 1 Expert Support

1. FUNDING FREE 1:1 EXPERT SUPPORT

1. FUNDING FREE 1:1 EXPERT SUPPORT
Brave Together UK Goal 2 resources for schools

2. CO-DEVELOP MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS

2. CO-DEVELOP MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS
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3. Piloting mental health support in the metaverse.

3. Piloting mental health support in the metaverse.

Hello World We are beyond proud to be working with Maybelline UK on their Brave Together initiative. This powerful campaign not only helps encourage more young people to open up about their mental health, but also funds crucial safe spaces both online and offline where people can receive expert help from trained mentors and therapists and benefit from new education initiatives in the classroom.

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Liam Hackett

CEO at Ditch the Label

THE BRAVE TOGETHER CAMPAIGN IMPACT

  • 45+

    NGOs supported worldwide to make mental health accessible

  • 1.65M

    people helped worldwide with free access to mental health support

  • 34

    active countries in the Brave Together Program

WATCH NOW : OUR LOCAL IMPACT WORLDWIDE

Witness the powerful, worldwide impact of Maybelline’s Brave Together program in a new mini-documentary series presented by the World Health Organization Foundation.

BRAVE TOGETHER'S LOCAL IMPACT​

1 in 4 people are experiencing anxiety or depression right now. We believe that no one should struggle alone. The mini-documentary series highlights Brave Together's impact on democratizing mental health support for all with a focus on the local work done in Japan, India and the US.

BRAVE TOGETHER'S LOCAL IMPACT​

BE PRESENT

Trust your instincts when something feels off. Know what to look for.

RIGHT SETTING

Look for a good time and place to start the conversation.

ASK QUESTIONS

Share what you notice and ask about it.

VALIDATE FEELINGS

Listen deeply and show support.

ENCOURAGE ACTION

Know and share your resources.

NEED TO TALK? Visit Ditchthelabel.org

If you are feeling anxious or depressed and need someone to talk to, go to DITCHTHELABEL.ORG for free expert 1:1 support. 

 

FAQ

FAQs

What is anxiety?
Everyone can experience anxiety, but when symptoms are overwhelming and constant — often impacting everyday living — it may be an anxiety disorder. (NAMI)

What is depression?
Depression involves recurrent, severe periods of clear-cut changes in mood, thought processes and motivation lasting for a minimum of two weeks. Changes in thought processes typically include negative thoughts and hopelessness. Depression also affects sleep/energy, appetite or weight. (NAMI)

What are the warning signs of mental health problems?

Anxiety & depression look different on everyone, which makes it hard to diagnose. Each condition has its own set of unique symptoms, that can overlap. Here are the 10 common signs to help identify if you or someone you care about might be living with anxiety or depression.

  1. Feeling very sad or withdrawn for more than two weeks
  2. Trying to harm or end one’s life & or making plans to do so
  3. Severe, out-of-control, risk-taking behavior that causes harm to self or others
  4. Sudden overwhelming fear for no reason, sometimes with a racing heart, physical discomfort or difficulty breathing
  5. Significant weight loss or gain
  6. Seeing, hearing, or believing things that aren’t real
  7. Excessive use of alcohol or drugs
  8. Drastic changes in mood , behavior, personality, or sleeping habits
  9. Extreme difficulty concentrating or staying still
  10. Intense worries or fears that get in the way of daily activities

What is Brave Talk?
Developed by Maybelline New York and The JED Foundation, BRAVE TALK is a free, expert-developed training designed to be delivered by college staff to empower students with the skills to support peers who may be struggling and help connect them to care.