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Sydney, Australia \u2014<\/strong> In response to the rapidly growing mental health challenges among South Asian youth in Australia, Sydney-based media and production house Mauri-E<\/em> has announced a new cultural initiative titled \u201cMind Matters: Cinema for Change.\u201d<\/em> This campaign aims to break the silence around mental health by using the therapeutic power of storytelling and cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Running from June 20 to September 11, 2025<\/strong>, this multi-phase campaign seeks to create open conversations on mental health\u2014an often unspoken topic within immigrant communities. It is particularly focused on Nepali international students and youth<\/strong>, who frequently struggle with issues related to identity, familial expectations, and isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMental health should not remain confined to whispers. It needs expression, empathy, and visibility. That\u2019s why we chose film as our medium,\u201d said Saroj Bisma Basnet<\/strong>, Founder CEO and Creative Director of Mauri-E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The campaign will feature original short films, a documentary titled \u201cBetween Two Worlds: The Invisible Pressure of Expectations,\u201d<\/em> interactive panel discussions, digital media content, and community-based programs. All events will be created for and in collaboration with youth<\/strong>. At the heart of Mind Matters<\/em> is the goal to amplify, listen to, and understand the voices of young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The campaign\u2019s first major event<\/strong>, a soft launch titled \u201cCineCause,\u201d<\/em> will be held on June 20, 2025<\/strong>, at Maya Lounge, Sydney<\/strong>. Maya Lounge has not only provided the venue but has also strongly supported the vision behind this campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are incredibly grateful to Maya Lounge. Their warm support and hospitality have paved the way to turn this vision into reality,\u201d said Arpan Keshar Khanal<\/strong>, Co-founder COO and Project Lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The launch event will premiere a short film titled TEJ-US<\/strong>, which focuses on Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)<\/strong>\u2014a rarely discussed mental health condition. The evening will also include keynote speeches, a showcase of the campaign\u2019s programs, and the release of official merchandise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Designed around community participation, the campaign is also expected to expand to Nepal<\/strong>, where it will collaborate with local schools, colleges, media, and cultural organizations to raise awareness about the deep-rooted stigma surrounding mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe want young people across borders to feel seen, heard, and supported,\u201d said Shail Dahal<\/strong>, CEO of Blueprint Migration and Executive Supporter of the campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through this initiative, Mauri-E<\/strong> aims not just to break the silence around mental health but also to foster empathy, drive cultural transformation, and build bridges across generations and geographies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sydney, Australia \u2014 In response to the rapidly growing mental health challenges among South Asian youth in Australia, Sydney-based media and production house Mauri-E has announced a new cultural initiative titled \u201cMind Matters: Cinema for Change.\u201d This campaign aims to break the silence around mental health by using the therapeutic power of storytelling and cinema. 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