Who are the Black Dog institute? Why did we Choose them?  

Jelani is a Sydney based business with mental health close to heart, whilst we go into our 9th week of lockdown and really start to feel the effects ourselves it makes us wonder and feel for the people struggling a whole lot more then us. 

1% from every purchase may not be a lot but as a small business in the very early stages it's all we can afford to give, you will also have the option to donate more at check out. 

Your generosity will support the only Australian medical institute that focuses on researching mental health across the lifespan and how they can support and find better outcomes for the 1 in 5 Australians struggling with their mental health. Black Dog Institute are also based in Sydney

We chose the Black Dog institute as we believe they are doing impactful work in the mental health realm and looking for effective solutions outside of traditional methods, that don't always work the same for everyone as one size does not fit all. 

Below is an excerpt from the Black Dog Institute website explaining some of the many reasons their research matters.

Matching treatments to individual needs

Increasing available treatments ensures the most effective individual mental healthcare planning.

Exploring new hope

There is an increasing evidence-base supporting non-invasive and alternative treatments for individuals who have exhausted traditional care models.

Exposure to traumatic experiences

Approximately 1 in 10 persons exposed to a potentially traumatic event will develop PTSD.

Leading cause of death

Suicide is the number 1 cause of death for people aged between 15 and 44 in Australia.

High rate of suicide attempts

For every death by suicide in Australia, it is estimated that there are 30 attempts made.

Importance for minority groups

It is known that Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, and people in the LGBTQI+ community are more likely to die by suicide.