Impact
Discover Our Impact
Explore the transformative journey of MEHAR and see how our activities and initiatives have made a significant difference in raising awareness about mental and emotional health since our inception.
Theatrical Presentations
Over 200 attendees at theatrical presentations about mental health.
Short Films and Documentaries
Over 700 community members have attended these screenings.
Musical Events
Over 500 attendees experienced a unique platform for mental health awareness through the universal language of music.
Poetry & Stories
Written by over 70 community authors, written in 8 languages, depicting experiences and stories around mental health
See our Short Stories Publication and Poetry Book
New Conversations
1000+ new conversations about mental health. The more conversations we have, the more we increase the awareness and disolve the stigma.
Virtual Events
Hundreds of people have attended our informative virtual events.
Impact by year
2025
Anxiety Awareness Day
June 27, 2025
MEHAR organized Anxiety Awareness event to mark the celebration on June 27 showcasing two powerful short films on PTSD, Panic Attacks and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Family Services of Peel will collaborate by providing on-site therapeutic support to audience who will experience any trigger and challenges during the event . This event is supported by the small project grant from Advanced Brampton Funds.
We invite you to visit our Facebook page to view photos from this memorable event on the following link. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14HNn2B2icP/.
Impact in 2025
Creating Mental Health Awareness Through Art
In 2025, Mehar continued to advance its mission of building community awareness of mental health through art, storytelling, and culturally responsive engagement. With the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Advance Brampton Funds, Region of Peel and New Horizon for Seniors, we delivered high-impact creative programming that combined education, lived-experience storytelling, and access to direct mental health support.
- Over 500 participants through 9 in-person community sessions and 1 virtual
awareness session. - Launch of a therapeutic guidance and navigation support portal
- Five episodes of our web-series for mental health awareness through Asian
Television Network (ATN Star Plus), reaching approximately 60,000 households across Canada. - New short film on PTSD and Panic Attacks.
- Engagement of 40+ artists, cast, and crew
- Turbulence – MEHAR’s first silent skit on Schizophrenia
- Five new community partnerships and collaborations.
- MEHAR films were selected to screen at IFFSA, a film festival for the South Asian
community. - Celebration of Anxiety Awareness Day and World Mental Health Day in 2025
Impact in 2024
- Produced a film portraying the struggle of a person living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder “In the Shadows of Obsessions and Compulsions, I am Still Me”
- World Mental Health Day Presentation – 3 film screenings
- “The Healing Journey II” about addictions
- “In the Highs and Lows, I am Still Me” about Bipolar Disorder
- “In the Shadows of Obsessions and Compulsions, I am Still Me” about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- A special presentation by Isha Vinod Chopra, author of “Finding Order in Disorder”, an empowering book about living with Bipolar Disorder
- “Reels over Minds” a unique virtual event connecting Bollywood and Mental Health Awareness
Impact in 2023
- Theatrical project “I Am Still Me“
- Short Film “Healing Journey II” about addictions
- Oakville Mental Health Film Festival
- Melodies Over Mind – Understanding mental and social wellbeing through music.
Impact in 2022
- MAFFA – Media Art Festival For Awareness
- Multi-Gen Festival – bringing people of all generations and genders together and promote well-being through art, especially music and dance.
Impact in 2021
- Produced film “I am still Me; The Healing Journey” about mental health and addictions among youth from immigrant communities.
- Mississauga Anecdotes – A creative writing project with a collection of short stories and articles by community members. The stories and articles of this book are the reflection of people’s experiences about social environment, systemic barriers, inequalities, challenges of migration as refugees, people of color and marginalized communities.
Impact in 2020
- Documentary – “I am still Me” documentary reflects the unique approach of MEHAR in utilizing the power of art in mental health.
- Mann – Poetry Book – a collection of 82 poems created in 8 languages by 58 passionate individuals, reflecting the individual’s mind during phases of adversity that left a strong impact on their lives.
- Theatrical presentation about the onset of psychosis in youth. “I am Still Me: Youth and Psychosis”
- Suicide Awareness Virtual Talk Show – A candid discussion about warning signs, risk factors and prevention of suicide. Watch the discussion here on Facebook.
Impact in 2019
- Theatrical presentation – “Bipolar Disorder; I am still Me” (5th show)
- Theatrical presentation – “Women and Depression; I am still Me“ (6th show) and panel discussion
- Poetic Reflections Event – using the medium of poetry for imparting education on Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder. Mental health experts also addressed the audience.
- Melodies over Mind – annual fundraising concert highlighting connection of our mind and music. Showcasing theatrical project with 3 monologues.
- Focus Group – discussing women’s mental health
Impact in 2018
- Theatrical presentation –“I Am Still Me” (1st Show) and panel discussion. Launch Event.
- Theatrical presentation – “I am still Me” (2nd show) and panel discussion.
- Theatrical presentation – “Depression Story; I am still Me” (3rd show) and panel discussion.
- Theatrical presentation- “Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder; I am still Me” (4th show) and panel discussion
- Melodies over Mind – fundraising concert highlighting connection between our mind and music. This enabled MEHAR to offer free shows of “I am still Me” to different communities.