The Blue Hat project aims:

To provide opportunities for people to
express "the Blues" by doing and
creating.
To facilitate opportunities to exhibit
hats and associated creative works.
To encourage a greater acceptance
and understanding of depression.
To make available information about
how and where to get help.
Creating an environment where
thoughts and feelings can be
expressed through creativity.
Providing a simple language for talking
about depression.
Supporting people have fun and be inspired
through making and wearing hats.