We the Mental is an evidence-based1, self-directed learning platform for holistic2 mental health education.
Mental health care of the people, by the people, for the people.
Our mission is to provide an individualized approach to increasing mental health literacy3 to improve access to mental health care, reduce health disparities4, and combat mental health stigma5.
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- evidence-based: “an approach to medicine, education, and other disciplines that emphasizes the practical application of the findings of the best available current research”. ↩︎
- holistic: “the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of an illness”. ↩︎
- mental health literacy: “the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform mental health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others” ↩︎
- health disparities: “preventable gaps in the burden of disease, injury, or access to healthcare experienced by specific populations”* ↩︎
- stigma: “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality or person” ↩︎
Definitions from Oxford Languages