From the Change Direction Purpose Statement: "The Change Direction initiative is a collection of concerned citizens, nonprofit leaders, and leaders from the private sector who have come together to create a new story in America about mental health, mental illness, and wellness. This initiative was inspired by the discussion at the White House National Conference on Mental Health in 2013, which came on the heels of the Newtown tragedy.
By bringing together this unprecedented and diverse group of leaders we plan to spark a movement that:
frees us to see our mental health as having equal value to our physical health
creates a common language that allows us to recognize the signs of emotional suffering in ourselves and others
encourages us to care for our mental well-being and the mental well-being of others.