Siheyuan: Silly Pillar is Kind

Chapter 5: The Power of Personal Stories

He Yuzhu knows that personal stories have the power to touch people's hearts and inspire them to think. He decided to include more real stories in his mental health advocacy work to enhance the resonance and influence of the information.

"Personal experience can help people empathize and understand more deeply the importance of mental health," He Yuzhu emphasized at the team meeting.

Zhang Wei nodded in agreement. “Yes, stories can transcend theories and concepts and directly touch people’s emotions. We can invite those who are willing to share their experiences to participate in our activities.”

Li Ming proposed an implementation suggestion, "We can arrange a session in lectures and workshops specifically for sharing personal stories. This will not only increase interactivity, but also encourage more people to tell their own stories."

Zhou Jie thought about how to better record and present these stories. "We can record these stories in the form of videos and spread them through our social media platforms so that more people can hear their voices."

Zhao Ting is concerned about the feelings and privacy protection of story sharers. "While inviting people to share their stories, we must ensure that they feel safe and respected. We also need to consider how to protect their privacy."

He Yuzhu listened carefully to everyone's opinions and began to plan a personal story sharing event. They decided to add a special session - "Voice of the Heart" - to the next mental health lecture.

A few weeks later, He Yuzhu held a special lecture at the community center. After introducing the basics of mental health, he invited several volunteers to the stage to share their stories.

“Today, we are very honored to hear several brave people share their spiritual journeys.” He Yuzhu’s voice was full of respect.

The first speaker was a woman who had experienced depression. She stood on the stage, a little nervous but with a firm look in her eyes. “I was once lost in the darkness, but by seeking help and treatment, I found a way out. I want to tell everyone that seeking help is brave, not a weakness.”

Someone in the audience was moved to ask, “How do you find the courage to face your problems?”

The lady smiled and replied, “It was hard at first, but when I started opening up to friends and family, I found that I was not alone. Their support gave me tremendous courage.”

Then, a man who had struggled with anxiety took the stage and shared his experience, “Anxiety made me feel extremely exhausted in my daily life. By recognizing this and seeking professional help, I learned to manage my emotions.”

After the sharing session, He Yuzhu invited the audience to interact. “We encourage everyone here, if you have any feelings or ideas, you can share them in the group discussion.”

Zhou Jie recorded these touching moments with his camera. "These stories will inspire more people to face their problems bravely and seek help."

Zhao Ting communicated with the sharers after the event. "Thank you for sharing today. Your stories will help many people. We will ensure that the dissemination of these stories respects the privacy and wishes of each sharer."

With the success of the personal story sharing event, He Yuzhu and his team felt the community's desire and need for such sincere communication. They knew that by sharing personal stories, they not only helped the storytellers gain liberation and recognition, but also inspired the audience to think deeply about mental health.

After the event, an audience member said to He Yuzhu, "Mr. He, today's event has deeply touched me. I began to reflect on my attitude towards mental health and realized the importance of seeking help."

He Yuzhu smiled and replied, “We are so glad that we could touch your heart. Everyone’s experience is unique, but we are all on the same journey, learning how to better understand ourselves and take care of ourselves.”

Through the power of personal stories, He Yuzhu and his team have successfully deepened the community's awareness and understanding of mental health. They know that this is just the beginning, and they will continue to inspire more people to pay attention to and support mental health through real stories.

Chapter 6: Collaboration with Schools

He Yuzhu realized that cultivating mental health awareness should start from the younger generation. He decided to work with schools to incorporate mental health education into school curriculum to help students build a healthy mental state and the ability to cope with life challenges.

“Schools are ideal places to foster mental health awareness in the next generation.” He Yuzhu proposed the idea of ​​collaborating with schools at a team meeting.

Zhang Wei agrees, “Yes, the student period is a critical period for forming habits and concepts. We can work with schools to develop mental health courses and activities.”

Li Ming proposed a specific cooperation plan, "We can work with school counselors and teachers to provide professional mental health education materials and training."

Zhou Jie thought about how to attract students' participation. "We can also hold some highly interactive activities, such as mental health knowledge competitions or role-playing games, so that students can learn through participation."

Zhao Ting is concerned about the sustainability of the project. "We need to ensure that this cooperative project can continue for a long time and have a lasting impact on students."

He Yuzhu nodded, "Very good, we will start from these aspects and gradually promote cooperation with the school."

A few months later, He Yuzhu's team reached a cooperation intention with a local middle school. They held a mental health education lecture at the school, which was warmly welcomed by teachers and students.

"Students, today we are very honored to invite Mr. He Yuzhu and his team. They will give us a lecture on mental health." The school counselor introduced at the opening.

He Yuzhu stood on the podium and began the lecture with a friendly voice, "Hello everyone, I am He Yuzhu. Today we are going to talk about mental health and its importance to our growth."

During the lecture, Zhang Wei shared some basic knowledge about mental health. “Mental health is not only related to our emotions, but also affects our behavior and decision-making.”

Li Ming introduced some simple stress management techniques. "For example, when you feel stressed, you can try to take a deep breath or do some relaxing activities."

Zhou Jie organized a role-playing game. "Through this game, everyone can learn how to express their feelings and needs in different situations."

Zhao Ting communicated with the school's teachers after the event. "We hope that this event can provide teachers with some useful tools and methods to help them better guide students in class."

As the cooperation deepened, He Yuzhu's team jointly developed a series of mental health education courses with the school and regularly held workshops and lectures.

A student said to He Yuzhu after attending a workshop, "Mr. He, today's event has taught me a lot. I realized that it is very important to pay attention to my mental health."

He Yuzhu smiled and replied, "I'm glad to hear that. We hope that through these activities, we can help you learn how to take care of your own psychology, so that you can be more confident and strong when facing challenges."

He Yuzhu and his team have successfully brought mental health education to more students through their collaboration with schools. They know that this is just the beginning and they will continue to work hard to contribute to cultivating mental health awareness among the younger generation. Although their journey is full of challenges, every step is a step towards a healthier and more harmonious society.

Chapter 7: Social Media Promotion

He Yuzhu knew that in order to reach a wider audience with the message of mental health, he had to use the powerful tool of social media. He and his team decided to develop a social media promotion strategy to expand their influence.

"Social media is a platform that connects the world, and we should make good use of it," He Yuzhu said at a team meeting.

Zhang Wei nodded in agreement. “We can create engaging content, such as mental health tips, inspirational stories, and even interactive Q&A, to attract attention.”

Li Ming added, “We can also use a combination of video and text to make the information more vivid and easier to understand.”

Zhou Jie has a unique insight into visual presentation. “I will be responsible for designing some creative images and videos to make our content stand out on social media.”

Zhao Ting is concerned about the dissemination effect of content. "We need to analyze data regularly to understand which content is most popular, so as to continuously optimize our publicity strategy."

He Yuzhu concluded, “Very good, we will start from these aspects and formulate our social media publicity plan.”

A few weeks later, He Yuzhu's team established official accounts for "Oasis of the Soul" on major social media platforms and began publishing carefully crafted content.

"Hello everyone, I'm He Yuzhu. Today we're going to talk about how to identify the signs of stress and take effective countermeasures," he said in a video.

One netizen left a message under the video, "This information is really useful, thank you for sharing."

Zhang Wei, who manages the social media account, responded to the netizen's comment, "I'm glad you found it useful. If you have any questions or need more help, please feel free to contact us."

Li Ming interacted with the audience in a live broadcast. "Hello everyone, today we are going to talk about how to cultivate a positive attitude. If you have any questions or ideas, you can raise them during the live broadcast."

A viewer asked during the live broadcast, "Teacher Li Ming, I always feel anxious, do you have any suggestions?"

Li Ming answered seriously, "Anxiety is a very common emotion. First you have to recognize it and try to find out what causes it. Then, you can relieve anxiety through some relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, yoga or meditation."

Zhou Jie has designed a series of eye-catching mental health promotion graphics. “These images will be shared on social media, hoping to attract more people’s attention.”

After analyzing the social media data, Zhao Ting reported to the team, "According to our analysis, inspirational stories and interactive Q&A have the highest engagement, and we should continue to invest resources in this direction."

As the social media campaign progressed, the "Mind Oasis" social media account quickly attracted a large number of fans and followers. He Yuzhu and his team successfully spread the message of mental health to more people through various forms of content.

One fan left a message on social media, "Thank you for sharing 'Mind Oasis'. Your content has given me a deeper understanding of mental health and taught me how to take better care of myself."

"We are very happy to see that our publicity has achieved results," He Yuzhu said at a team meeting. "We will continue to use social media as a platform to make more efforts to raise public awareness of mental health."

Through social media campaigns, He Yuzhu and his team not only raised public awareness of mental health, but also provided support and guidance to those who need help. They know that this is just the beginning, and they will continue to move forward on the road of mental health advocacy, using the power of technology to spread the message of mental health to every corner.

Chapter 8: Professional Training

He Yuzhu realized that in order to provide higher quality mental health support, his team needed more professional training. He decided to cooperate with a professional mental health organization to provide in-depth training courses for team members.

“We need deeper expertise so that we can better help others.” He Yuzhu proposed the idea of ​​professional training at a team meeting.

Zhang Wei supports this, saying, "Professional training can not only improve our own capabilities, but also make our services more effective."

Li Ming proposed an implementation suggestion, “We can contact mental health experts to customize a set of training courses for us, covering all aspects of mental health.”

Zhou Jie thought about the form of training, "In addition to theoretical learning, we should also include some practical links, such as simulated consultation or role-playing."

Zhao Ting is concerned about the long-term effects of the training. "After the training, we should review and update our knowledge regularly to ensure that our professional level is always up to date."

He Yuzhu nodded, "Very good, we will start from these aspects and develop our professional training plan."

A few months later, He Yuzhu's team began to receive professional mental health training. Under the guidance of professional institutions, they learned theoretical knowledge of mental health, counseling skills and crisis intervention methods.

“Hello everyone, I am today’s trainer. Together we will explore the basic concepts of mental health and effective communication skills.” The trainer introduced at the beginning of the course.

Zhang Wei actively asked questions during the training, "Teacher, how do we build a trusting relationship in consultation?"

The trainer smiled and replied, “Building a trusting relationship takes time and patience. The first thing to do is to listen and understand the other person’s feelings and needs without judgment.”

Li Ming put the skills he learned into practice during the simulated consultation session. “Through this simulation, I have a better understanding of how to use empathy and active listening to help others.”

Zhou Jie learned how to identify and respond to psychological crises during the training. “This knowledge is very important for us, especially when dealing with emergencies.”

Zhao Ting shared her experience with the team after the training. “This training made me realize that as mental health advocates, we need to continue to learn and grow.”

As the training progressed, He Yuzhu and his team significantly improved their professional knowledge and skills. They began to provide more professional mental health services in the community and received positive feedback.

After receiving the team's service, a community member said to He Yuzhu, "Mr. He, your team is very professional. Your service makes me feel very comfortable and at ease."

He Yuzhu smiled and replied, “We are glad to help you. We will continue to work hard to provide better mental health support for our community.”

Through professional training, He Yuzhu and his team not only improved their professional level, but also provided higher quality mental health services to the community. They know that this is just the beginning, and they will continue to move forward on the road of mental health advocacy, using their professional knowledge to help more people get support and guidance for mental health.