What is Beyond the Label?

BRAVE waving

Launched in 2018, Beyond the Label is a national mental health campaign addressing stigma faced by persons with mental health conditions The movement is led by TOUCH Community Services and the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), along with the support of a collective of 35 partner agencies,

Our Objectives

Raise awareness of stigma and advocate for greater support for persons with mental health conditions.

Educate and equip the public with peer support skills that help them interact with and support persons with mental health conditions.

Implement workplace adjustments to better support persons with mental health conditions.

Encourage those who need help to seek help early.

Meet BRAVE

BRAVE is the face of Beyond the Label who is here to remind you that asking for help is a sign of strength, and that everyone deserves to be seen and supported.

BRAVE in its usual turquoise
BRAVE takes the form of a solid, amorphous blob signifying stability and resilience. Its usual turquoise colour uses the calmness of blue with the emotional balance of green while
BRAVE in a darker shade
Its darker shade signifies BRAVE in a heavier space that together, represents a dynamic spectrum for the fluctuating nature of mental wellbeing.

Symbolism