Peaasi.ee and Kinoteater’s stand-up night: “Mental health is like a carrot”

Have you ever noticed that things happen in your mind that can make you despair and laugh at the same time? Or initially despair and laugh a little later? Sometimes, learning to laugh kindly at these things can help reduce the despair. And to share your despair with someone else through laughter. Stand-up comedy is a powerful tool for telling mental health stories.

Stand-up comedy is a powerful tool for telling mental health stories.

The project “Stand up for your mind!” is part of the main programme of the European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024.

In addition, community stand-up shows are part of the project “Supporting mental health through community-based activities in the counties of Southern Estonia”, which is being implemented with the support of the Active Citizens Fund, facilitated by the Open Estonia Foundation in collaboration with the Association of NGOs.

If you want to grab a bite or need a place to stay, see what the Tartu 2024 hospitality network offers in the area: https://tartu2024.ee/recommendations-setomaa