TIPS TO ZIP
Tip #1- Show me a sign!
Take inspiration from comedian Tommy Little
and use the good old fashioned paper and
pen to communicate. It’s like an iPhone but
never runs out of battery. WARNING results
can be hilarious and/or awkward but this
method is 100% more likely to brighten
someone’s day.
Tip #2 - Express yourself
(without words)
2013 Ambassador and artist
Ella Page recommends experimenting with
art on the day. “ZIP IT is an opportunity for
people to reflect on the way they perceive
mental health”. What creative drawings will
you come up with?
Tip #3 - Prepare, Prepare,
Prepare!
Clinical psychologist, Chelle Taylor got through
the day by using a notebook and using a
variety of hand gestures and pre-prepared cue
cards. The other thing that really helped Chelle
was letting people know in advance about her
Zipping It!