About the Initiative for Mental Health

 

According to recently announced findings by World Health Organization (WHO): “There is no health, without mental health”.

 

We can only agree and add, in the words of  Dr. Tina Beradze, who inspired and started this initiative: “There is no life, without hope and moments of true sadness and real happiness.  And this happiness is within us and no government program or corporate plan can provide or replace it without our participation.”

 

Only our own knowledge, actions and dedication can protect our right to be healthy and search for happiness. This is the main premise of this public initiative, as declared and promoted by its initiators and shared by participants and supporters.

 

It serves, as the foundation for our mission, goals and activities:

 

  • Our mission is to heighten public awareness about the importance of mental health and promotion of mental health;

 

  • Our goals include helping to gain understanding and improve attitudes about mental health, the prevention of mental and emotional disorders, treatment and care of those with such disorders and quality of life;

 

 

Internet Initiative


Internet initiative, including this website is a project created and supported by International Foundation “Initiative for Mental Health” (IFMH).  The purpose of this Internet initiative is to protect and promote mental health in Ukraine and neighboring countries through, providing knowledge, support and solutions in the field of Mental Health. Since our efforts are targeted to people and community, we think, that Internet is the most accessible, confidential, fast and reliable means of communication. Internet today provides most effective, efficient way to reach and bring together the providers, recipients, supporters and sponsors of mental health in one place.

 

This project was developed by members of the Foundation, enthusiasts and supporters of the initiative, as information source, promotion vehicle, community discussion and solution platform for mental health related issues.

 

Charitable Initiative


Our charitable activities, including creation and running of this website, are carried out through International Foundation “Initiative for Mental Health” (IFMH), founded in Ukraine,  by Dr. Tina Beradze with a group of  concerned individuals and supporters.

 

The organization unites a group of medical professionals, practitioners in mental health area, representatives of business, scientific community, political establishment and general public enthusiasts, who are concerned with deteriorating situation with care system, insufficient levels of education and information about mental health, low quality of treatment, lack of policy, guidelines and support in the area of mental health.

 

IFMH is a non-profit NGO structured to be governed by a general assembly of the founders, supervisory council and board of management – all using the assistance of an ad hoc advisory board of leading experts in the required fields and backing of trustees. The activities of this charitable foundation include Ukraine, CIS, Caucasus and parts of Eastern Europe and involve a number of territorial representatives – both in medical and non-medical professions.