With the beginning of the school year, the nationwide campaign “It Takes Courage” symbolically starts, which is focused on open communication about mental health. It will last until October 10, when the world commemorates International Mental Health Day.
The event is supported by the Flaminia Foundation under the expert supervision of the organization Nevypusť duši and in cooperation with the Office of the President of the Republic. The ambassadors of the campaign are the President of the Republic, Petr Pavel, and his wife Eva Pavlová.
“The beginning of the school year is a time full of expectations, but also of fears and uncertainties for many people. Remember that not everything always goes smoothly. And if you ever don’t know what to do, don’t be afraid to ask for help. It’s not a shame, but rather a sign of maturity and courage,” said President Petr Pavel.
The campaign was also supported by a number of well-known personalities: actress and singer Barbora Poláková, actor and singer Jan Cina, Olympic snowboard cross champion Eva Adamczyková and her husband, actor Marek Adamczyk, actress Anna Dvořáková, yogi Tereza Hodanová, and Olympic water slalom medalist Vavřinec Hradilek.
The main information pillar of the campaign is the Help Guide on the website www.tochceodvahu.cz, where people can find an overview of contacts for professional help across regions and topics.