Maybelline New York launches 'Brave Together' to provide mental health support in India

Maybelline New York has launched ‘Brave Together’, a program that aims to make mental health support accessible to all.

As per the brand, in India, only 41% of young adults between 15-24 think it is acceptable to get support for mental health problems, afraid of the stigma from friends and family.

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To destigmatise mental health and make support accessible to all, MNY has partnered with non-profit organisation Sangath to provide one-on-one counselling through a toll-free helpline number 011-41198666 and TheMindClan.com for expert resources. 

The program kicks off with the #RaiseYourHand campaign featuring Olympian PV Sindhu who brings mental health centre stage and encourages young people to talk about mental health and ask for help. 

“We live in a competitive world, where the quest for perfection is never-ending. While it is great to have goals and ambitions in life, it is equally important to have your mental health prioritised along with fitness. I’m delighted to partner with Maybelline New York’s Brave Together campaign to help destigmatise mental health conversations and make support accessible to all,” she said. 

The toll-free helpline number will provide one-on-one counselling and expert support between 10 am and 6 pm every day including on public holidays, in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Konkani languages. Its collaboration with TheMindClan.com brings access to a curated list of inclusive therapists, helplines, support groups, articles, and other resources. 

Zeenia Bastani, Brand General Manager – Maybelline New York, L’Oréal India, said, “Mental health awareness is not enough, taking action is important. We are committed to providing one-on-one support through Maybelline Brave Together and make free support available to address mental health issues among youth. We want to empower every young adult to feel ready to take on the world.”  

Vikram Patel, Co-Founder and Member of Managing Committee, Sangath, said, “We are proud to be associated with Maybelline New York's Brave Together effort in normalising and taking action on mental health issues. WHO’s recently released World Mental Health Report, calls for an urgent transformation of our society’s response to mental health support. With this partnership, we hope to address the discrimination experienced by people with mental illness and improve access to community-based support.”  

Mani Kumar, Co-Founder and Product Lead, TheMindClan.com, said, “Maybelline Brave Together is not just working on creating mental health awareness but being conscious about closing the support loop by providing access to various mental health care resources. Through this collaboration, we hope to help Indians navigate the journey of finding support with a lot of care and thoughtfulness.” 

The launch of the campaign will be supported by a 360-degree integrated marketing communication campaign, which includes digital, outdoor, and influencer engagement.

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