Sehhat

Sehhat is mental health and suicide prevention organisation. Our mission is to shape the mindset of Punjabi and South Asian Communities surrounding mental health and suicide through advocacy, education, representation and research.

How does your organisation contribute to preventing suicide and supporting those affected by it?

One of our core missions is to highlight the impact of suicide within the Punjabi and South Asian Communities. We have developed bilingual resources for communities to be able to approach conversations, learn about suicide and give advice on how to prevent suicide.

What are your current priorities?

Build culturally appropriate resources, giving those who are struggling in silence a place to be heard and accepted.

What challenges are you currently facing?

Lack of funding to develop culturally appropriate resources.