Kiwi Yarns Genevieve Mora
Apr 21, 2024
Genevieve Mora, Co-Founder of Voices of Hope, discusses the power of personal narratives in creating positive change, navigating the complexities of OCD and anorexia, overcoming stigma in mental health advocacy, fulfilling dreams like meeting the Jonas Brothers, and embracing mental health challenges in Aotearoa.
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A Friendship Turned Into Voices Of Hope
- Genevieve met Jaz through a mutual friend and they bonded after she lost a friend to suicide.
- They combined lived experience with media skills and launched Voices of Hope to share recovery stories online.
Positive Stories Meet People Where They Scroll
- Focusing on positive, hopeful content helps people in crisis more than repeated negative statistics.
- Using social media’s highlight-reel format to inject raw, real recovery stories meets people where they scroll and need help.
Money Alone Won’t Fix Mental-Health Gaps
- Mental-health gaps are multifaceted: funding helps but must follow training, evidence-based care, and coordination.
- Collaboration across charities and services is essential because siloed efforts weaken impact.