10 key themes about why people engage with Activate Mental Health
- Rahul Seth
- Jun 3
- 2 min read
Recently, I have been receiving assistance from an organisational development consultant to enhance the group's capacity and impact.
One of his suggestions was to develop an elevator pitch that summarises the reasons people consider joining our cause, then take the leap of faith to try us out, engage with us, and continue participating in our group.
I reviewed the various sources of information and stories we have collected thus far and ran them through Google Gemini to summarise 10 key themes.
Here are the 10 key themes that emerged.
Social Connection: Combat loneliness, make friends, and expand social networks.
Mental Health Support: Improve well-being, find understanding, and feel safe.
Personal Growth: Build confidence, develop skills, and foster a positive outlook.
Community & Belonging: Feel included and part of a supportive group.
Purpose & Contribution: Volunteer, make an impact, and gain a sense of meaning.
Safe Environment: Find a welcoming, non-judgmental, and accepting space.
Shared Learning: Engage in discussions and gain new perspectives.
Enjoyment & Uplift: Have fun, be entertained, and boost mood.
Stigma Reduction: Help fight mental health stigma through connection.
Skill & Career Development: Gain experience and pathways into mental health roles.
Some of the sources of this data are:
1) Our 2024 Year in Review, as described by our volunteers. 2) 2024 Annual Impact Survey Testimonials.
Activate Mental Health is a fantastic community.
Statistics from our 9th year (June 2024 to May 2025) were:
💚 41 dedicated individuals volunteered.
🧡 440 events were hosted.
💚 2,807 RSVPs were recorded.
🧡 1,547 volunteer hours recorded.
💚 $74,271 worth of volunteer work delivered
🧡 $6,815 in funding spent to do all this.
Here's how you can support Activate Mental Health:
Volunteer for Activate Mental Health 🙋♀️: Click here to find out more about volunteering for Activate Mental Health.
Donate to Activate Mental Health🎗️: If you'd like to support Activate Mental Health in its mission to "Improve well-being through fun and human connection", you can donate to us here.
