About this project

“Mental illness is like any other medical illness.” At present 40% of disability worldwide is due to depression and anxiety. The most recent Psychiatric Morbidity Survey indicates that there are some 6 million people in the UK (approximately 3 million with depression as their primary problem and 3 million with an anxiety disorder). In many ways, everybody may have it and we need to take more care of it.

So what could be a possible response to at the same time take more care of our mental health and remove the stigma around it? I responsed by creating an interactive wellness kit to possibly overcome depression and anxiety. This is a physical help where symptoms of mental health may surface. The project will be especially focus on our feelings through the five senses. Why DownUp? Because when you are feeling DOWN, DownUp might be a single support that will help to manage your mental health. And who knows you may feel UP to face your next challenge.