Let’s Unpack It, Bridgetown (2026)

10/09/2025

If Something Feels Off, Flag It! 🗣️

📌 That was one of the powerful takeaways from our recent su***de prevention youth forum!

LUI Contributing Writer and mental health advocate, Dannyelle-Jordan Bailey, recaps the conversation, the insights, and the hope that young people are bringing to the table.

📖 Read the full blog post on our website! Link in bio! (For screen readers: https://www.letsunpackitco.com/post/su***de-prevention-a-conversation-with-youth)

🛟 If you are finding it hard to cope with stress, or your mental health is tanking, know that help is just one call or click away. Visit youngcaribbeanminds.com to find youth-friendly mental health support and resources.

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How confident do you feel to intervene to support a friend who may be thinking about su***de?

10/09/2025

Su***de prevention is a responsibility that falls on all of us!

On September 03, Let’s Unpack It, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization, Healthy Caribbean Coalition, and the Ministry of Health and Wellness (Barbados) convened 30 young people from across Barbados and the Caribbean, for a forum entitled Su***de Prevention: A Conversation with Caribbean Youth.

Using the WHO LIVE LIFE initiative as a frame, the youth leaders, persons with lived experience, creatives, first responders, health professionals, and child rights ambassadors, in the room, leaned into honest, robust conversations about what young people believe must be done to prevent premature deaths by su***de in our region, how we can reduce stigma, and the role each of us can play in building hope and stronger support systems.

The key outcomes? Youth shared powerful lived experiences, practical solutions, and clear calls to action for governments, NGOs, schools, communities, and families. But most importantly, recognizing the need for a whole-of-society approach, they committed to taking decisive action themselves.

On this ***dePreventionDay, we invite you to be part of this movement!

💪🏽 Take small, meaningful actions: check in with a friend, share a resource, start the conversation.

👐 Use our How to CARE resource (bit.ly/howtocarelui) to learn 4 simple steps you can take to support someone who may be struggling.

📖 Stay tuned for the launch of the Youth Forum Report in October, capturing youth-centered solutions for su***de prevention.

This conversation doesn’t end here. Let’s keep it going throughout this ***dePreventionMonth and beyond.

Together we can build hope. Together, we can change the narrative on su***de. Su***de prevention starts with us!

🔗 To learn more about the forum, read our latest blog post now live on the LUI website. Link in bio.

🛟 If you are finding it hard to cope with stress, or your mental health is tanking, know that help is just one call or click away. Visit youngcaribbeanminds.com to find youth-friendly mental health support and resources.

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08/08/2025

: Over the past month, we’ve been proud to support the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Pan American Health Organization on the Mind Yuh Mind Community Conversations — a bold step toward transforming Barbados’ mental health landscape and updating our 40-year-old Mental Health Act. 🧠⚖️

These conversations allowed the public to meet the National Mental Health Commission (), dive deep into the proposed Draft Mental Health Legislative Notes, and most importantly, share their vision for mental health policy that is people-centered, rights-based, and community-driven.

Let’s Unpack It, alongside our peers at Healthy Caribbean Youth (), stepped up to engage youth meaningfully in this national conversation. We hosted an Instagram Live to amplify youth voices, and our incredible team of volunteers supported the smooth flow of the sessions by welcoming guests, facilitating online engagement, and assisting with audience participation.

💛 One of the most powerful moments came during Community Conversation #2 when our very own Kehly Olton (), LUI’s Volunteer Coordinator, courageously shared her lived experience with mental illness for the first time publicly.

🫂 Her testimony moved the room, reminding us all that behind the policies are real people, and that hope, help-seeking, and human rights must guide our path forward.

‼️ If you care about mental health in Barbados, especially child and youth mental health, we urge you to watch “Pathways to Wellness: The Mental Health Transformation in Barbados” on YouTube. LUI supported the development of this powerful video in partnership with PAHO and the Ministry, and it captures the heart of this transformation and the road ahead.

🎥 Tap the link in our bio to watch now.

We remain committed to working at both the policy level and community level, so that every young person in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean can enjoy their fundamental right to the highest attainable standard of mental health and wellbeing.

🎯 Together, let’s continue to “Listen. Unite. Inspire.”

07/08/2025

Week 1 of our annual Empowering Young Minds Mental Health Literacy Programme is in the books! 🙌🏾🧠

💥 Last week, our team and volunteers mobilized across four summer camps in Barbados, reaching 200 young people between the ages of 11 and 18 with powerful, practical mental health workshops.

💬 From understanding emotions and emotional regulation, to learning positive coping strategies and accessing youth-friendly resources like youngcaribbeanminds.com, we were honoured to empower these young minds to realize their right to mental health and wellbeing.

🩵 We were also thrilled to have Adaiah and Anya, Child Rights Ambassadors, join us in the field — highlighting mental health as a key child right and building their own mental health advocacy journeys. We look forward to mentoring and supporting them along the way!

Massive thanks to our Week 1 partners:

🔹 The National Sports Council
🔹 The Pathways Employability Programme – Ministry of Youth, Sports & Community Empowerment
🔹 The Lester Vaughan School

Together, we’re committed to scaling up mental health awareness and reaching young people where they are at — in communities, classrooms, and camps.

In everything we do, we remain grounded in our motto:
Listen. Unite. Inspire. 💛🙌🏽

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🎯 Let’s work together! Whether you’re a youth group, NGO, school, or community programme, we’d love to support your initiative.

📩 Email us at projects@letsunpackitco.com, or

🔗 Fill out our partnership request form at bit.ly/workwithlui

Let’s build something powerful together. ✨

26/05/2025

Join us for something powerful — a hybrid, for youth by youth workshop, focused on care equity, wellness, and youth engagement. 📣💥

🗓️ Friday, May 30 | 🕐 1 PM – 5 PM AST (Bridgetown)
📍 Hybrid format (limited in-person seating)
🎫 Register at the LINK IN BIO

📌 As we close out , this workshop will bring together young people, practitioners, and key stakeholders to co-create actionable solutions and spotlight mental health as a critical part of youth development.

🎤 Calling all Caribbean youth! JOIN US! Share your views! Be part of the solution!

💡Together, let’s prioritize child and youth mental wellbeing and mobilize a future where every child and young person can realize their right to mental health and access care and support that is responsive and youth-friendly.

🎉 Heads up! This workshop will also feature the launch of mental health resources, co-created by and for Caribbean children and youth.

REGISTER NOW‼️ You don’t want to miss this opportunity!

Brought to you by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Ross University School of Medicine, in collaboration with Let’s Unpack It, Healthy Caribbean Coalition, Healthy Caribbean Youth, UNICEF Eastern Caribbean, and the Ministry of Health and Wellness (Barbados).

24/01/2025

On Wednesday, had the incredible opportunity to facilitate a workshop entitled “Pathways to Optimum Mental Wellbeing” for the Division of Youth Affairs’ () Pathways Employability Programme! 💛

📌 Through interactive discussions and activities, we explored:
• The basics of mental health and why it matters;
• Challenges affecting young people in Barbados; and,
• Practical coping strategies for daily life

📝 facilitators, David, McKenzie, and Sarah, also worked with the 30 participants to craft their personalized mental health action plans that they could use in times of mental distress or crisis.

🥹 We were so inspired and impressed by the energy, vulnerability, and engagement of this cohort of 18-25 year-olds — they reminded us of the core reasons why we do this work!

👏🏽 Huge congratulations go out to the Division of Youth Affairs for pulling this capacity-building programme together, and a million thanks for welcoming us back for a second interactive workshop!

💪🏽Together, we’re building a brighter, more informed future where youth mental health is prioritized and supported! 🛟

🎉 We’re so excited for more opportunities to empower young people to realize their potential and prioritize their mental well-being, as we conversations, resources, and outreach for 2025.

🟡 Invite us to make a presentation at your school, workplace, or organization by shooting us an email at projects@letsunpackitco.com and filling the form at bit.ly/workwithlui.

21/01/2025

✨JOIN OUR TEAM! ✨

🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏿‍♂️Are you organized, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to meaningful change? We’re looking for an Administrative Assistant to support our day-to-day operations!

💥 As an Admin Assistant, you’ll help us:

✅ Write and respond to emails.
✅ Prepare financial and administrative documents.
✅ Compile and circulate meeting minutes.
✅ Plan and organize impactful projects.

💼 This is a remote, voluntary position with opportunities for networking, skills development, and personal growth!

📅 Apply now! Applications close: February 10, 2025.

💻 To apply, or for more information, hit the link in our bio, or head to: bit.ly/LUIadmin5

💛 Join us! Let’s create change together.

20/08/2024

📣 HEADS UP! We’re expanding our team! 💥

We’re looking for a dynamic and creative Social Media Manager to join our team and help us leverage our social media platforms to amplify youth voices and drive change.

Location: Barbados
Age Requirement: 18 years and older
Duration: 1 year

📌 If you’re skilled in Communications, Graphic Design, and Video Editing and passionate about mental health, this could be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you‼️

📋 Check out the full Terms of Reference at the link in our bio.

📧 Ready to apply? Send your CV—including contact details and two professional references—along with a portfolio of your work to projects@letsunpackitco.com.

🗓 Deadline to Apply: 04 Sep 2024

25/07/2024

Introducing our new Instagram Live Series, “More to De Matter”‼️📣

🗣We’re excited to explore how youth mental health intersects with critical issues like climate change, crime, gender-based violence, and more.

🗓 Join us TODAY at 7 PM AST for our first episode, “Beryl, Climate, and You,” where we’ll dive into the mental health impacts of natural disasters and extreme weather events.

🔔 Tap the REMIND ME button, so you don’t miss out on this important conversation — see you there! 🎙️✨

Brought to you by the Caribbean National Mental Health Focal Points Network.

22/07/2024

Together we can build hope and save lives! 🛟🌟

We’re thrilled to invite you to the launch webinar of the Caribbean Regional Coalition for the Decriminalization of Su***de, a landmark event in mental health advocacy.

🗓️ Date: Monday, July 29, 2024
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM AST | 2:00 PM BST | 6:00 PM IST

This webinar will set the stage for mobilizing action around decriminalizing su***de in the Caribbean region. We'll introduce the founding members of the Coalition, share our progress, and outline our strategic goals.

Your presence at the launch and partnership in this work would be invaluable!

🔗REGISTER NOW at bit.ly/csdclaunch

📌Agenda Highlights:
• Coalition's mission overview
• Introduction to members and partners
• Progress and achievements
• Engagement and collaboration opportunities

For more info, feel free to contact the Coalition Secretariat at csdcsecretariat@gmail.com.

Together, let’s take action to recognize and tackle su***de for what it is: a public health issue – NOT a crime! 💛🧡

Coalition poweree by United for Global Mental Health, Global Mental Health Action Network, Let’s Unpack It, Mindwise TT, CariCope Wellness Alliance, International Association for Su***de Prevention, LifeLine International, UNICEF Eastern Caribbean Area

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20/05/2024

This let’s pledge to broaden access to mental health and psychosocial care and support for Caribbean children and youth‼️

🙋🏾‍♂️Meet Darin Connor, a champion for youth empowerment and our Mental Health Focal Point for St. Kitts and Nevis. Darin worked diligently with his peers from 16 other Caribbean islands to co-author the Young Caribbean Minds Mental Health Workbook.

📣 Get your FREE copy of the workbook now at YoungCaribbeanMinds.com!

☎️ Be sure to also download the Directory of Mental Health and Psychosocial Services for your island.

📢 Children and youth deserve access to care and support when they need it! YoungCaribbeanMinds.com helps to bridge that gap!

🛟 SHARE this resource to help BUILD HOPE and CONNECT young people with support.

🎁 Also! Follow the instructions on the website to find out how you can win 2 tickets to a Caribbean destination, courtesy of Caribbean Airlines. ✈️

VISIT youngcaribbeanminds.com today, DOWNLOAD your free workbook, and take charge of your mental health!

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19/05/2024

Let’s get serious about engaging young people as experts — by dint of their lived experience and first hand knowledge‼️

At Let’s Unpack It and UNICEF Eastern Caribbean, we are leading this effort with the establishment of the Caribbean National Youth Mental Health Focal Points Network, bringing together young people from across 17 Caribbean nations to mobilize action and develop youth-led solutions around child and youth mental health.

📌 Our Mental Health Focal Point for St. Lucia, Jaime Young, and her peers have worked diligently over the last few months to develop YoungCaribbeanMinds.com – the digital hub for child and youth mental health. ✨

📣 Visit YoungCaribbeanMinds.com now to find a mental health resource and win!

📘 Download your FREE mental health workbook designed by young people for young people now! Inside, you’ll find:

• Nuggets of knowledge to boost your mental health literacy;
• Practical exercises to enhance your mental well-being; and,
• Tips and strategies for coping with stress and anxiety.

☎️ Also, find and download the Directory of Mental Health and Psychosocial Services for your island.

🫂 Young people like you and Jaime deserve to know how to access care and support when they need it! YoungCaribbeanMinds.com helps to bridge that gap!

🛟 Be sure to SHARE this resource with your friends and loved ones – at school, at work, and in your community – so that everyone can get connected and feel more aware of how to reach out for help!

🎁 Also! Follow the instructions on the website to find out how you can win 2 tickets to a Caribbean destination, courtesy of Caribbean Airlines. ✈️

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your mental health, get connected with helpful resources, and win an exciting prize. Visit youngcaribbeanminds.com today, download your free workbook, and take the first step towards a brighter, more resilient future!

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