mindyourmind to develop Facebook and Mobile Apps

LONDON, ON, June 24, 2010 – mindyourmind has begun to recruit youth, ages 15 to 24, to take part in their next “MYM Youth Street Team” to be held July 20 through August 12 at their office space in Citi Plaza at 355 Wellington Street. mindyourmind aims to become one of the first not for profit mental health programs to launch facebook and mobile applications (apps) to reduce the stigma around mental illness.
Development of the design and functionality of the app will be led by the MYM Youth Street Team. This team will provide opportunities to create a tool that addresses the stigma often associated with mental illness and reaching out for help.
“We’re excited to provide our users with a tool that will give them on-the-spot information that fits into their lifestyle,” said Brian Blatnicki, mindyourmind Social Media Specialist. “We recognize that this is the way our audience is communicating so it’s important that we are able to give them the information they need through a channel that is relevant to them.”
Anyone interested in being part of this “Street Team” should go to Volunteer Opportunity on mindyourmind.ca
In addition, mindyourmind has announced plans for two additional “Virtual Street Teams” aimed at creating Anti Stigma tools, resources and awareness campaigns across the province and nationwide, one to kick-off late Summer to early Fall and the second in the early part of 2011. mindyourmind is dedicated to making a difference by encouraging youth to reach out, get help and give help.
About mindyourmind
mindyourmind is a non-profit mental health engagement program that works with youth, emerging adults and the professionals who serve them to develop reliable and relevant resources and communication platforms. These resources are designed using current evidence and research to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and increase access and use of community support, both professional and peer-based. Through the use of meaningful engagement and technology mindyourmind inspires youth to reach out, get help and give help.

For more information, please contact:
mindyourmind, Diana Ali, 519.858.3502, Diana@mindyourmind.ca