Mental Health Over Coffee

Damien shares the deeply personal story behind Coffee Foundation, a Swiss-based organization using coffee to spark meaningful conversations about mental health and fight against stigma, judgment, prejudice, shame, and isolation.• First social brand of its kind in Switzerland, having donated 15,000 Swiss francs to three suicide prevention charities• Created the first English telephone crisis line in Switzerland for English speakers• Vision to develop into a youth social enterprise where young people drive their own mental health narrative• Currently operates in virtual space at coffeefoundation.com with plans for physical and expanded virtual meeting spaces• Aims to bring positive, uplifting approach to mental health conversations rather than "more violins and tears"• Uses bold branding and a tuxedo-wearing spokesperson to challenge Switzerland's conservative culture• Believes in active listening as a fundamental skill many have lost in our tech-focused worldDamien O'BrienTel: +41 79 777 0489LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damien-o-596032b/Website: https://www.coffeefoundation.com/Email: [email protected] coffeefoundation.com/donate to support their mission or find them on Instagram @coffeefoundation.Send us Fan MailBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEShireen's Bookkeeping Services LLCOutsourcing your bookkeeping to Shireen’s Bookkeeping Services can save you time and money.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showStay Wild!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendsfromwildplacesWebsite: https://friendsfromwildplaces.buzzsprout.com/Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-from-wild-places/id1619076023Twitter: https://twitter.com/FFWP_podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friendsfromwildplacespodcastLeave a review!