In Peru and across Latin America, 8 out of 10 people who need mental health care do not receive it. At De-Mentes, we drive community-based initiatives and advocacy efforts to change this reality.
Mental health is deeply shaped by the conditions in which we are born, grow, live, and age. Above all, it is a community issue.
will experience a mental health condition at some point in their lives.
who need mental health care do not receive it.
We promote socioemotional skills, support networks, and leadership.
We work to reduce stigma around mental health and advance stronger public policies.
We promote the employability of people with lived mental health experiences.
We support organizations in building stigma-free workplaces.
From communities to decision-making spaces, we have been working for over 10 years fostering conversations about mental health, strengthening support networks, and advancing policies that help build a #StigmaFree society.
Interested in learning more about our work? We'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with our team at: info@dementes.org.pe
