Our Vision
We aim create a world where the entire medical field fosters an environment of wellness, and where no member of the medical community would be afraid of seeking help for and speaking out about their mental health issues.
Transforming the Narrative of Mental Health in Medicine
We at Medical Minds Matter believe that everyone in the medical community – from the pre-medical student to the attending physician – has a role to play when tackling mental health stigma in the medical profession.
Through storytelling, advocacy, peer support, and collaboration in the medical field, we hope to address the stigma surrounding mental health and cultivate communities committed to nurturing physician and physician-trainee wellness.
Goals of Medical Minds Matter
Storytelling
The AnonyMed Initiative provides a platform for all members of the medical community to share their story, with the option of staying anonymous. We believe that the first step in addressing the climate of stigma is to promote dialogue about mental health struggles and reveal true experiences within the medical community.
Forming Communities
Our goal is to become a nationwide movement with chapters at medical schools and healthcare workplaces all across the United States, cultivating medical communities that will provide a platform to promote wellness, develop and disseminate evidence-based information on mental health and treatment in the medical field, hold events to foster wellness and connection among peers, and nurture an environment that supports colleagues who are struggling.
Advocacy
We hope to empower members of the medical profession to make meaningful contributions to wellness through positive changes in workplace/school environments, curriculums, and practices within their communities – utilizing direct advocacy efforts and collaboration with institutions and other advocacy organizations.