Mental Wellness Merch DIY Tool

The design process for creating custom YMHC mental health awareness merchandise is straightforward and intuitive! Click "Products" to choose your item (from apparel to home goods), then select "Designs" to browse our mental health awareness artwork including the feelings wheel and animal puns. After clicking "Select" on your chosen design, customize it by resizing and adjusting placement using the perspective views (remember that light-colored items work best with dark designs). Finally, click "Choose Size & Quantity," make your selection, add to basket, and check out. Your custom item will ship in approximately 3 weeks.

Customizer

How to Create My DIY Mental Health Awareness Merch?

Getting Started

Start at https://ymhc.ngo/pages/customizer on your desktop computer. We don’t recommend using mobile, because the desktop interface gives you more creative DIY control and better visualization of your final product.

Available Products

  • Sustainable Apparel: T-shirts, polos, hoodies, sweatshirts, zip jackets, sportswear, bottoms, matching sets
  • Kids & Baby: Full apparel range
  • Accessories: Bags, backpacks, caps, hats, socks
  • Home & Living: Mugs, drinkware, posters, wall art, home textiles, aprons
  • Seasonal: Christmas decorations and gifts
  • Other: Stickers, magnets, cuddle toys

Design Process

Choose Your Product

  • Click the "Products" icon
  • Browse categories or use the search function
  • For apparel: Light-colored items work best with dark designs
  • For drinkware: Consider handle placement when positioning designs

Select Your Design

  • Click the "Designs" button
  • Browse our mental health awareness artwork
  • Popular options include:
  • Feelings wheel
  • Mental health-themed animal puns
  • Inspirational quotes
  • YMHC logos
  • Click "Select" on your chosen design

Customize Your Item

  • Resize the design (especially important for text-heavy designs)
  • Use perspective views at the bottom to:
  • Check different angles
  • Adjust print areas
  • Choose print locations (front/back/sides)
  • For clothing: Preview how design looks in different sizes

Final Steps

  • Click "Choose Size & Quantity"
  • Select your size(s) if applicable
  • Add to basket
  • Proceed to checkout

Shipping Information

  • Standard delivery time: Approximately 3 weeks
  • Items ship directly to your specified address

Due to the Canada Post strike, there may be delays or higher shipping costs.

Pro Tips

  • For text-based designs, size larger rather than smaller
  • Dark designs show best on light backgrounds and vice versa
  • Consider the product color when choosing your design
  • Use the preview function to check all angles before ordering
  • For multi-item orders, you can save your design and apply it to different products

Your purchase supports youth mental health initiatives across Canada, helping us provide resources and support to young people who need it most. Each item you customize helps spread awareness while funding crucial mental health programs.