Our aims and approach
Our aims
We aim to:
- help people make informed choices by providing accurate and appropriate information when and where it matters
- find gaps in information and create ways of filling them – for example: producing directories, leaflets, posters, helping in setting up networks
- encourage debate around mental health issues, treatments and therapies
- challenge the stigma and fear that surrounds mental health
- give examples of good work happening in Leeds and elsewhere
Our approach to mental health
There are many approaches to mental health, distress and healing. We reflect that diversity.
Among the things we highlight are social factors - such as poverty, racism, sexism and homophobia - that affect our mental health.
We believe that mental health is about whole people, and whole lives.
Our approach to mental health is reflected in our aims.