CAMPAIGNING AND RESEARCH

Campaigning

Journeys’ believes that helping people affected by depression to speak out and be heard is one of the most important activities we engage in.  It is only through campaigning that people will be able to understand the realities of depression, that we will receive fair treatment, that timely and appropriate resources will become available, and that access to resources will be improved. 

Journeys meets with decision makers face to face and works with the media.  We also provide opportunities for our supporters to do the same, and offer support and encouragements so they feel able to do so.  Journeys also encourage and support people to speak up and be influential through letter writing and email campaigns.

Research

Research is essential to our understanding of the realities of depression, and of how best to treat and manage the condition.  Journeys undertakes our own research and works with other organisations.