YANA
You are not alone
our aims
- To stand side by side with persons dealing with mental health issues
- To build a community where people may lean on one another in time of need
our vision
- To work hard to ensure that people with mental health issues have access to resources that will help them rediscover who they are and how they may live their best lives
our goals
- To provide essential resources that will help clients on their mental health journey feel more at ease and normal
- To undo mental health stigma, and show that it is okay to not be okay
- To help people experiencing mental health challenges reclaim their identity
hello!
i’m emma
- I’m a former client of Mount Carmel Hospital
- I have experienced the stigma and despair caused by mental health issues
- I want something good to come out of my past struggles, by showing others on the same path that they are not alone
a hug in
a bag
- The contents of the YANA bag cater for four aspects:
- Essentials
- Entertainment
- Good-to-have items
- YANA’s favour
- The YANA bag objectives:
- Inclusive
- Seasonal
- Fun
- Safe
- Affordable (for institutional sponsors)
- Reusable / Environmentally-friendly
- Sourced from local collaborators
- Specific contents selected and delivered through a checklist system
essentials
- Reusable bag
- Pads
- Hair wash
- Body wash
- Toothbrush + Tooth paste
- Tissues
- Plastic water bottle
- Deodorant
- Wipes
- Underwear
entertainment
- Emotion stickers
- Board game / Playing cards
- Puzzle book
- Colouring book
- Pen / Pencil
- Markers
- Crayons
- Small paint tubs with brush
- Stress ball / Fidget toy
- Face mask
- Self-care journal
- Emotional cushion support
- Motivational wristbands
good-to-have
- Fleece blanket
- Shower cap
- Bed / Shower slippers
- Hair-tie / Scrunchie
- Face wash
- Socks
- Loofah
- Pyjamas
- Face / Hand moisturiser
- Lip balm
- Intimate wipes
- Plastic pocket for toiletries
Yana’s favour
- Every YANA bag is to include a get-well-soon card, containing inspirational and motivational wishes, hand-written by volunteers
