Mental Health Advocacy Award of The Year

Mental health is a deeply meaningful subject to me because I have had the privilege to work closely with patients and their families during their most challenging moments. Unfortunately, we as a society, are currently witnessing a significant increase in mental health crises, which is backed by alarming statistics indicating a high daily toll of lives affected.

Mental health does not discriminate; it can affect anyone, and this realization led me to embark on extensive research; a journey I began when I started working as a Mental Health Counselor and started writing during the challenging year of 2020, the heart of the pandemic. In exploring the factors influencing our mental well-being, I discovered a seemingly simple yet overlooked aspect: our emotions.

Many of us tend to suppress or neglect our emotions, allowing them to accumulate silently, unaware that they gradually poison our mental state. Over time, these suppressed emotions can lead us to a place we never imagined, a desolate and bewildering mental space, pushing us into crisis.

Having closely observed and work with patients during my career at the hospital, I documented their experiences, both subjectively and objectively. This inspired me to transform my vision into reality with the creation of Blooming. This guide offers a clear and concise path to recognized, identify and understand our emotions in depth.

I recognized that during turbulent mental times, our capacity to absorb complex information diminishes, necessitating clarity and precision. This insight guided the writing of Blooming and contributed to its remarkable success in helping countless individuals and families in our community and in the world.

Blooming serves as a compassionate companion, assisting you in navigating, identifying, and understanding the internal factors that have led you to where you are and, most importantly, how to move forward.

I take immense pride in the positive impact this precious book has had—saving lives, boosting self-esteem, and providing guidance during challenging times. As part of my commitment to mental health advocacy, proceeds from "Blooming" are directed towards mental health organizations, ensuring that individuals facing these crises find warm, comforting spaces during their journey to recovery.

I am truly thankful to those who embraced Blooming and allowed it to become part of their journey, leading them to discover their true selves, understand and channel their emotions more deeply. Thank you for reaching out to me and expressing the impact of Blooming on your lives. It is very inspiring to read every single email I get.

Being the recipient of this powerful and impactful award is more than an honor. I hold immense respect and admiration for all the nominees who shared this beautiful evening with me. Thank you for the amazing and inspiring work you are doing in our community and in our world! Let's continue working together promoting mental health and dismantling societal stigmas. Together, we can create a more understanding and compassionate world!

As a closing request, I would like to ask each of you to embrace the role of ambassadors for kindness, love, respect, and inclusion. Let us work together to build a harmonious and safe community for ourselves and for our future generations.