The story behind why there is a World Jenny’s Day held each 10 October.
Jenny Barry at the age of 16, took her life on the 10th October 2005.
World Jenny’s Day is now held annually on 10th of October (which happens to also be World Mental Health Day) and has become an empowering platform to support – especially in these times of Covid fallout – both the carers of the depressed as well as those who are feeling depressed / misunderstood / disconnected using the powerful medium of the arts – drawing, dance, song, acting and visuals.
Why do we need World Jenny’s Day?!
World Jenny’s Day embraces theatre and the arts to soften and normalise conversations around depression, suicide and its solutions as well as to celebrate Mental Health Wellness.
Permission received for use of music …
Arrival of The Birds
Publisher: Walt Disney (USA) Co.
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