Project title
Vaimse tervise sarja etendus Pärnu Nooruse majas
Description of initiative
This is a performance on mental health, part of a programme dedicated to raise awareness about mental health through art. The audience could see their own stories performed by professional actors and hear the psychologist's comments on it. Anyone who wished had an opportunity also play along in some scenes. Thoughtful moments based on stories about themselves and life itself.
Themes: Culture and...
Mental health
Keywords
psychotherapist, stories, mental health, performance, awareness
Target group
Adults | Older people | Youth
Cultural field
Theatre, opera
Budget
€2.300
Timeframe
2021
- 2022
Sources of funding
City of Pärnu, sponsors
Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt
Through the personal communication with all schools of district Pärnu, article in newspaper Pärnu Postimees, video and audio advertising clips in national broadcast and television the information about the mental health series was spread. It drew attention to the topic and led people to deal with their problems, find solutions to them and not give up.