WYHA? Social Media Blackout

Take part in our Social Media Blackout this World Health Day 2019

We’re asking people to join us from 1-2pm on Thursday 10th October to step away from their smartphones, switch off social media, engage in some conversation IRL and get some headspace - all to celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay


WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?

Join us by following these simple steps:

1

Let your followers know you are taking part in the #WheresYourHeadAt social media blackout by posting at 10am on Thursday 10th October.

You can use this suggested copy:

Social media is great, but sometimes it stops us forming human connections essential for our #mentalhealth. That’s why for #WorldMentalHealthDay I’m spending an hour offline. Join me from 1-2pm. #wheresyourheadat

Get your own social asset here.

2

Start the social media blackout by posting (and logging off!) at 1pm on Thursday 10th October. You can use one of the following for your post:

Will an hour away from social media help us form real human connection essential to mental health? Time to find out! #wheresyourheadat #WorldMentalHealthDay

Social media can help us form connections, but we need IRL interaction too. BRB, I’m off to do some chatting offline #WorldMentalHealthDay #wheresyourheadat

Nothing to see here for the next hour! I’m spending an hour off social media for #WorldMentalHealthDay - join us by posting your own ‘back in an hour’ sign #wheresyourheadat

3

STAY OFF SOCIAL FOR AN HOUR!
Grab a cuppa, talk to a friend or someone at work and enjoy some human interaction with those around you.

Sign our petition here