Project Overview

Amidst the shadows of unaddressed mental health issues and societal stigmatisation, Mental Health Index (MHI) has emerged with a powerful brand purpose: Your Mind matters. Recognising the deep- rooted mental health disparities and their devastating consequences, MHI has set out to reshape the narrative. This isn’t just a mission for user experience; it’s a quest for equity, empathy, and understanding to create a world where mental health is a right, not a privilege.

The Problem

In the heart of Ghana, we witnessed silent struggles often overlooked – a profound inequity in mental health access, leaving countless voices unheard and stigmatised by society. Mental health, often not prioritised or validated, remained a silent battle. Our campaign emerged, determined to bridge this gap and ensure access to mental health care at every level and for every class of society.

Our mission: illuminate disparities, provide equal care, and ensure every soul, no matter their background, finds the help they deserve. We introduced groundbreaking solutions, including a first-of-its-kind website and a mobile app, a transformative fundraiser, and an enlightening mental health podcast.

Together, we’re breaking the silence, empowering hearts, and nurturing a future of compassion, where the shadows of stigma no longer cast their shadow on the lives of all Ghanaians. Because Your Mind Matters.

Our Approach

Our strategic objective was crystal clear: to remove uncertainty from our audience’s journey by offering unbiased, culturally competent resources that lead to an accurate diagnosis and solution. To resonate with our target audience effectively, we focused on individuals aged 15-54 who sought to bridge gaps in the mental health landscape.

We embarked on a groundbreaking approach, curating a comprehensive database of diverse stories, experiences, and resources. Each piece was meticulously evaluated for authenticity and relevance by a panel of seasoned mental health professionals, ensuring that every individual’s unique journey was accurately represented and validated. Our work left a lasting impact, woven into the heartfelt stories we shared, the transformative goals we pursued, and the unwavering support we extended to every individual, no matter the scale of their mental health concerns.

Our Execution

In collaboration with expert partners in the field, Mental Health Index (MHI) embarked on a groundbreaking journey to digitalize the mental health landscape. Our partnership with mental health professionals, tech innovators, and support networks led to the creation of a transformative platform. From concept to development, this endeavor took six months to realize, as we aimed to ensure a holistic approach to mental health care.

Now, MHI stands as a mental health pioneering platform, designed to provide accessible mental health support and connect users directly to the help they need. In our commitment to inclusivity and destigmatizing mental health stigma, we introduced an upload tool, enabling visitors to share their experiences and diagnoses, further enriching our growing database. Together, we shattered barriers to equitable mental health care, addressing the longstanding bias and exclusion in the mental health industry.

"Paper Merchant stood out of the many agencies we first engaged to work on our brand, and a year on, it's been a journey full of many wins and successes"

Elliot Dadey
Chief Executive Officer

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