A user manual for your mind? With Hoofdleiding, you can explore what's happening in your head and how it connects to the world around you. Hoofdleiding is designed for anyone looking to better understand their mental health. In collaboration with Mentaal Lokaal Wassenaar and Reframing Studio we developed a tool to help you take charge of your mental well-being, all on your own terms.
Strategy
UX Design
Visual Design
Front-end development
Mentaal Lokaal Wassenaar
Next.js
Web application
3 sprints
WordPress integration for content management
Anyone wanting to take control of their mental health
People who want to better understand their mental health
Users and healthcare providers value the clear, relatable information that makes complex mental health topics easy to understand.
Reflective exercises help users address personal challenges early, which healthcare professionals see as key to preventing larger mental health issues.
All information in one place makes Hoofdleiding a lasting source for mental well-being.
Many individuals, especially younger generations, are grappling with mental health challenges, often stemming from increased work demands, caregiving responsibilities, and a culture of constant connectivity. As traditional mental health systems become overwhelmed, the need for accessible digital support grows. De Hoofdleiding fills this gap by offering an inviting, self-guided space for reflection and awareness, helping users take small, proactive steps toward mental balance.
Building on what we learned from users and healthcare providers, we focused on making mental health information straightforward and practical. Through reflective exercises and guided audio tours, users can explore their well-being at their own pace. This format encourages self-discovery and growth, creating a supportive space where users can address challenges naturally and effectively.
With this tool, we also support healthcare providers, like general practitioners, by giving them a trusted way to encourage clients to reflect and take early action through the website. Providers can recommend Hoofdleiding as a first step, allowing clients to gain insights and take small, proactive changes on their own.
Think of the Hoofdleiding as a kind of general practitioner. In accessible language, we provide people with explanations about questions regarding their mental health. Hoofdleiding and the conversations in our consultation room complement each other. I hope this will also lead to fewer conversations with us and more taking place at home.
Marcel Hoogerheide
POH-GGZ Wassenaar
Hoofdleiding provides accessible support through clear guidance, helping users recognize mental health patterns and take practical steps to address them.
Designed for today’s world, this tool helps users recognize how everyday pressures affect their mental well-being.
The interactive, self-guided approach helps people understand their minds and find practical ways to feel stronger and more balanced.
Trusted by healthcare professionals, Hoofdleiding encourages early self-reflection and addresses the root causes of stress, poor sleep, and emotional struggles before they escalate.
