Midwest Dhamaka x 1N5
This year, we are proud to partner with 1N5, a non-profit that aims to stop the stigma regarding mental health in the community through increasing awareness and education. 1N5 is named as such because 1 in 5 teens and adults around us suffer from mental illness. Struggling with mental illness is more common than one might think and it should not be something we are afraid to talk about, especially with it being so stigmatized in the South Asian community.
Midwest Dhamaka is grateful to bring awareness to this topic in our community and are aiming to support 1N5’s mission and service through fundraising. Through this partnership, all members are receiving QPR training and certification. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer which is the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
To learn more about 1N5, please visit their website or Instagram linked below. We are so grateful for the opportunity to give back to our community this year and strongly encourage & appreciate any support that your team can extend!
“The mission of 1N5 is to prevent suicide by erasing the stigma of mental illness and promoting optimal mental wellness. We achieve this mission through education and stigma reduction, community engagement, policy and advocacy, and measurement and data work.”