Life is Tough but So Are You

This mural offers an uplifting and supportive message, focusing on mental health awareness and resilience. Each section of the mural presents vibrant colors, floral designs, and positive affirmations. Here’s a breakdown of its elements:

Top Panel:

Message: "It’s OK not to be OK" and "Love Yourself"
This panel encourages self-acceptance and self-love, reminding viewers that it’s alright to experience difficulties and that they should value themselves.
Visuals: Flowers with bright colors and swirling vines, adding a sense of life and growth to the message.

Middle Panel:
Message: "Life is Tough but So Are You"
This affirmation emphasizes resilience and inner strength, reassuring viewers that they have the ability to overcome life’s challenges.
Support Line: The contact for PIPS (Public Initiative for the Prevention of Suicide and Self-Harm) is provided: 028 9080 5850, offering a resource for those in need of support.
Visuals: Similar floral and vine motifs, creating a cohesive design with the top panel.

Bottom Panel:
Message: "Lifeline"
This section provides another support resource with the Lifeline helpline number: 0808 808 8000. Lifeline is a crisis response helpline for those struggling with mental health issues, offering immediate assistance.
Visuals: A stylized design of a face in black and white, surrounded by colorful, abstract shapes. This imagery may symbolize the complex nature of mental health, with the swirling shapes representing the mind's many layers and emotions.

This mural combines positive affirmations with essential contact information for mental health support services, serving as both a source of encouragement and a practical resource for the community. It aims to reduce stigma, promote resilience, and provide hope to those who may be struggling.