By Okosun Dennis
Over time, almost consistently, the problem associated with mental health, oftentimes galvanizing into suicide by sufferers, is assuming a monumental dimension.
As a global health challenge especially in developing countries where there is little or less exposure to experts in managing mental health or having the financial muscles to visit hospitals or a consultant in such area, the GTCO Fashion Weekend offers a modest opportunity for people to hear from an aspect on how to deal with such problem.
At the GT Centre located at Plot 1 Corporation Drive, Oniru Lagos on Sunday, the participants had a rare opportunity to listen to Jourdan Dunn as she shared invaluable tips on maintaining or achieving a harmonious balance between personal and professional lives.
Significantly, she offered practical tips for managing stress, maintaining boundaries, and prioritising mental well-being in addition to sharing personal experiences and some effective self-care and other strategies on maintaining balance vis-a-vis mental well-being.
Harping on the need to seek support and the spirit of resilience, the supermodel through her personal experiences, noted that the challenges of coping with industry pressure are quite huge but was able to navigate the intense demands of the fashion world.
With Masterclass providing a unique environment for attendees to be educated and hear more from experts in various fields, Dunn said that creating a supportive environment and inclusive culture within the fashion industry cannot be overemphasized.
Importantly she reemphasized, that Dunn added that it’s important to balance personal and professional issues.
While providing an opportunity for a question and answer session, participants at the masterclass engaged Jourdan Dunn on a wide range of issues on mental health.
No doubt, Jourdan Dunn’s discourse at the masterclass has left a lasting imprint in the sounds of time as GTCO Fashion Weekend has opened up broad areas to seek more knowledge, and conversations on dealing with human challenges on a daily basis. As we forge ahead, some of the topical issues at the masterclass will continue to resonate for a long time to come especially issues relating to the challenges of mental health.
It would be recalled that Jourdan Dunn is a globally renowned supermodel and mental health advocate. With a potent voice in the fashion industry, Dunn has created invaluable awareness using her platforms about mental health and promoting a positive mindset and enduring change.
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