Flashback to World Mental Health Day 2023: Showcasing inclusivity through films

A scene from the screening of Evidence & Effectiveness Grants films at the residence of the British High Commissioner in Accra.

World Mental Health Day 2023 saw the British High Commission and Ghana Somubi Dwumadie hosting a film screening event spotlighting the fantastic work of our small grantees.

The Evidence and Effectiveness Grants for Mental Health and Disability Inclusion sought to empower people with disabilities, including people with mental health conditions. The core objective of the grants was to place people with disabilities, including people with mental health conditions, at the forefront of strategies aimed at enhancing their overall well-being, social integration, economic prospects, and rights.

The film screening event amplified the voices and experiences of people with disabilities or mental health conditions who are often marginalised, thus highlighting their pivotal roles in driving strategies to advance their own lives and rights.

The event brought together grant recipients and people featured in the films hailing from diverse regions in Ghana, as well as key stakeholders including from the Mental Health Authority, and hosted at the residence of the British High Commissioner in Accra.

Group photo of participants at the Film Screening event at the British High Commissioner's residence.

By bringing together these diverse voices and perspectives, the film screening became a platform to shine a light on the strides made in prioritising mental health and disability inclusion. It highlighted the importance of community involvement, amplified the agency of people with disabilities or mental health conditions, and emphasised their active participation in shaping solutions that directly impact their lives.

As the film screening concluded, it reaffirmed the collective resolve to champion inclusivity and holistic well-being for all people, regardless of their disabilities or mental health status.