Many Australians are finding Covid a challenge to their mental health, with limited social contact, health and money worries, confusion and deluges of bad news headlines contributing. Panadol has teamed up with mental health and wellness not-for-profit company, Smiling Mind, to help Australians look after their mental health and wellbeing during COVID-19. whiteGREY has developed and executed the Panadol-led creative supporting the brand’s initiative, Mindful Month with Smiling Mind. The partnership, facilitated by Panadol lead agency whiteGREY Sydney, is an extension of Panadol’s Let’s Rethink Care brand platform introduced last year.

The 30-day program encourages users to complete daily mindfulness exercises over 30 consecutive days within the free Smiling Mind app. Participants can register via the website to receive weekly support from Smiling Mind’s psychologists, track their progress and results via pre- and post- surveys and access downloadable tools and ongoing content.

Sarah Maher, commercial director at Smiling Mind, commented, “Our mission at Smiling Mind is to provide accessible, lifelong tools to help every mind thrive, and strategic partnerships with like-minded brands enable us to drive this mission further and wider. Delivered in partnership with Panadol, Mindful Month with Smiling Mind has been crucial to our efforts in helping Australians prioritise their mental health during this challenging time.”

Georgie McGarr, group director, whiteGREY Sydney, added, “The program is intended to provide Australians with a well-supported and pressure-free guide to help build a sustainable meditation practice that is enjoyable and relevant to the individuals’ interests and needs. Our hope is participants carry their new mindfulness habit into their daily lives once the program finishes.”

James Meins, senior marketing manager, ANZ, GSK Consumer Healthcare, stated “It remains Panadol’s mission in helping Australians to Rethink Care, this has become more important than ever with the additional challenges and stress brought on by COVID-19. Self-care is essential for one’s wellbeing and is often forgotten in challenging times like these, particularly when looking after your loved ones becomes priority.

“Panadol has been fortunate enough to be in a position to be able to give back to the community, so it was essential that we did this in an all-inclusive way, our partnership with Smiling Mind achieves this by making the tools to practise mindfulness more accessible for all.” 

New users are invited to register now and download the free Smiling Mind app. Access to the program began on June 1, with users having the option to start their 30 days from any time throughout the month.

Visit the Smiling Mind website to register and Panadol.com.au for more information.

Credits

Lead Agency: whiteGREY

Chad McKenzie: Executive Creative Director

Ronojoy (Tin Tin) Ghosh: Creative Director

Misa McConnell: Senior Copywriter

Analise Burwood: Art Director

Romy Smith- Copywriter

Whitney Moothoo: Art Director

Dan Harding: Multi-Media Designer

Neville Gotla: Senior Digital Producer

Jeremy Frouin: Digital Designer

James Keeler: Chief Strategy Officer

Melissa King: Senior Strategist

Natalie Siagian: Social Media Manager

Georgie McGarr: Group Director

Bec Maxted: Senior Account Manager

Client: GSK

Nick Boyden: Marketing Director, AUNZ

James Meins: Senior Area Marketing Manager

Irene Sirigos: Senior Brand Manager

Bridget Taylor: Assistant Brand Manager

Client: Smiling Mind

Sarah Maher: Commercial Director

Eimear Colleran: Marketing Manager