Mut fördern e.V.
Mut fördern e.V. is committed to promoting more courage and knowledge in dealing with mental illnesses. As a self-help organization, the association promotes education, community, and self-efficacy through initiatives such as MUT-TOUR, MUT-ATLAS, and MUT-GRUPPEN. Together for an inclusive society!
Mut fördern e.V. - For more courage and knowledge in dealing with mental illnesses
editMission and Values
editMut fördern e.V. is a self-help organization that advocates for a society where mental illnesses receive the same attention as physical illnesses. The association aims to raise awareness about mental health issues openly and create spaces for encounters and exchanges that are open to all people and where self-efficacy can be experienced[5%.
Key Products and Services
edit- MUT-TOUR: A tandem and hiking tour that has been taking place in Germany since 2012, combining public relations with self-help. Participants with and without depression experience use movement and community to draw attention to the issues of depression and mental health[2][3].
- MUT-ATLAS: A nationwide online guide that presents all approximately 100,000 support and prevention offers in the field of mental health online. This atlas is diagnosis-independent and GDPR-compliant and is supported by volunteer MUT-SCOUTs[3][5].
- MUT-GRUPPEN: Movement-oriented groups that provide support and exchange opportunities for people with mental illnesses and their relatives[3][5].
- Consultation for Self-Help Groups: The association offers free advice to people who already lead self-help groups or wish to start new ones. Members of the association can additionally use IT options such as data protection-compliant mailboxes and cloud services[5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
edit- Openness and Education: Mut fördern e.V. advocates for an open and informed society where mental illnesses can be discussed without stigmatization.
- Self-Help and Community: Through the MUT-TOUR and the MUT-GRUPPEN, the association promotes exchange and community among those affected, contributing to self-efficacy and growth[2][3].
- Technical and Content Improvement: The MUT-ATLAS is continuously improved by volunteer working groups and programmers to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of support offers[3].
Membership and Support
editThe association offers various membership models to enable broad support. The more members there are, the more clearly the association can make a statement for more courage and knowledge in dealing with mental illnesses. Members support the further development of self-help offers through their contributions and contribute to public relations[1][5].
With these initiatives and offers, Mut fördern e.V. works to create a more inclusive and supportive society where mental health holds a central place.