In previous years during the month of November we've grown some seriously dirty/ seedy moustaches. It needs to be added, it was all for good reason. As part of the Movmeber campaign (movember.com/) we'd don the mouth- brow to raise collective awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.

This year we decided to change gears in how we'd promote awareness; we've made a short film. There are many insightful stories out there, illustrating how individuals have overcome depression. We love these stories and what they do to deconstruct negative connotations surrounding mental health challenges. However we wanted to make a film through a slightly different lens in regards to mental health.

It's impressive how much mental health awareness has improved in recent years- things are certainly moving in the right direction. We wanted to add momentum to the more broader experience of the concept of mental health that is emerging. Rather than specifically associating the term 'mental health' with over-coming depression or moving from places of darkness to the light. Society is now seeing it as more holistic and all encompassing; in essence a continuum that journeys closely with our state of simply 'being'. The highs, the lows, and everything in between as well.

Whilst still valid and important, mental health awareness is not solely about sharing stories of overcoming challenges. It describes the simple maintenance of mindfulness and the recognition of our greater context.

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