Brave together
A global initiative to support everyone experiencing anxiety and depression. In partnership with our community of mental health experts, we've created support tools to help navigate everything from spotting the signs, to how to practice self care, to exploring resources.
MISSION
COMMITMENTS
RESOURCES
2.6M
45
37
$7.2M
NEED TO TALK? TEXT TOGETHER TO 741741
If you are feeling anxious or depressed, text TOGETHER to 741741 and you will be connected with a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line is here to support any type of mental health crisis.
Be Brave.
Have the talk.
help a friend.
When a friend is experiencing anxiety or depression, learn the BRAVE TALK to navigate the difficult conversation and be the friend they need. Take the 10-minute free, digital training.
People Have Been trained
WATCH NOW : OUR LOCAL IMPACT WORLDWIDE
Witness the powerful, worldwide impact of Maybelline’s Brave Together program in a new mini-documentary series presented by the World Health Organization Foundation.
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Brave Together’s Local Impact
1 in 4 people are experiencing anxiety or depression right now. We believe that no one should struggle alone. The mini-documentary series highlights Brave Together's impact on democratizing mental health support for all with a focus on the local work done in Japan, India and the US.
My name is Trisha Ayyagari and I'm the global brand president of Maybelline New York. Maybelline's mission is to give everyone the self-confidence to express their beauty. We know that makeup can be a part of that, but the real work starts on the inside. One in four people suffer from anxiety and depression, and the issue is even more exacerbated amongst young people. That's why we started Brave Together to support those facing anxiety or depression. We partner with over 45 ngos around the world to deliver free one-to-one support, and we ensure that it's adapted to the local cultural context. All of the countries and all of the NGOs have really rallied around this mission, but we still have a long ways to go. We are committed to making free one-to-one support accessible to all so that no one has to struggle alone.
OUR PARTNERS
ASK QUESTIONS
Share what you notice and ask about it.
Crisis Text Line offers free 24/7 confidential text support for any type of mental health crisis. If you are experiencing anxiety or depression, text TOGETHER to 741741 in the U.S. to be connected with a trained Crisis Counselor.
The Jed Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the mental and emotional health of teens and young adults within the U.S
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is dedicated to building better lives for American individuals and families affected by mental illness through advocacy, awareness, and education.
FAQ
Anxiety & depression look different on everyone, which makes it hard to diagnose. Each condition has its own set of unique symptoms, that can overlap. Here are the 10 common signs to help identify if you or someone you care about might be living with anxiety or depression.
- Feeling very sad or withdrawn for more than two weeks
- Trying to harm or end one’s life & or making plans to do so
- Severe, out-of-control, risk-taking behavior that causes harm to self or others
- Sudden overwhelming fear for no reason, sometimes with a racing heart, physical discomfort or difficulty breathing
- Significant weight loss or gain
- Seeing, hearing, or believing things that aren’t real
- Excessive use of alcohol or drugs
- Drastic changes in mood , behavior, personality, or sleeping habits
- Extreme difficulty concentrating or staying still
- Intense worries or fears that get in the way of daily activities