Inspired by the Italian #andratuttobene (everything will be ok) – one of the most trending hashtags globally during the COVID-19 outbreak – #everythingwillbeok is a nonprofit initiative raising vital funds to help those who are suffering with mental illness, and have been impacted by the widespread pandemic. Across the world, this motivational message has inspired hope, love and optimism during unprecedented times, being posted to social media, taped to the windows and balconies of apartment buildings, on car bumpers and even on coffee cups, as a reminder that we will get through this together and that everything will be ok.

As with many great initiatives with humble beginnings, the idea formed over a text message - initially intended as banter between two good friends. Living in Australia, but European born, both were directly impacted by the situation back home, with close family members in Italy and the UK being taken ill, or hospitalised with the virus, for many days. Mutual support and empathy has been vital during those dark days - something that's not easy to give, or receive while in isolation - and together, they wanted to help.

HOW DO WE RAISE FUNDS? Available to purchase exclusively online, proceeds from all sales of the t-shirts will go directly towards helping the Black Dog Institute to support individuals across Australia whose mental health and wellbeing has been impacted by Coronavirus. With your help, we hope to also be able to support similar charities in the UK and Italy eventually. 

ABOUT BLACK DOG INSTITUTE. Founded in 1985, the Black Dog Institute is a Medical Research Institute and a global leader in translational mental health research.Harnessing the latest technology and other tools to turn research findings into clinical services and e-health products they have been improving the lives of people with mental illness and the wider community.

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