uNHIdden is a not-for-profit foundation, led by doctors and clinical psychologists, whose mission is to encourage better conversations about UAPs and promote more effective support for people who have had ‘exceptional experiences’.
Our focus is on improving mental health and reducing the anxiety and disorientation—referred to as “ontological shock”—that can arise from encounters or the growing awareness of NHI.
Key activities of uNHIdden include promoting public health strategies, raising awareness about the potential implications of NHI and advocating for thoughtful, compassionate disclosure policies.
Unhidden Foundation (“uNHIdden”) is a company limited by guarantee that has been set up with the specific objects of supporting education and understanding, promoting the improvement of health and developing research around UAPs for the public benefit.
Our work includes:
- Developing approaches to reduce stigma and improve the ease with which people can talk about UAPs, non-human intelligence and the like.
- Raising awareness of the need to provide support to ‘experiencers’ and others affected by the UAP topic.
- Advancing the case for a ‘trusted narrative’ from governments and others to help ensure clarity about and confidence in developments with the UAP narrative.
- Engaging with health providers, professional bodies and other mental health charities to bring this issue to their attention.
- The development of strategies to manage and mitigate the possibility of ‘ontological shock’ post disclosure (see below).
- To coordinate with other legitimate organisations working in the field to promote positive action around UAPs and disclosure.
In 1961, Sociologist Anthony Giddens wrote that ontological security is a sense of order and continuity in regard to individuals’ experiences that is necessary to give meaning to their lives. If an event occurs that is not consistent with that meaning, then ontological shock will occur. A revelation about the existence of non-human intelligence (NHI) would constitute such a shock – with huge ramifications for individuals, communities and society as a whole. Developing strategies for helping to manage and mitigate ontological shock is a key priority for uNHIdden.
Zuzanna, South Yorkshire
Rob, Milton Keynes
Marie, NSW Australia
uNHIdden wants to encourage people to have better conversations around UAPs. By showing more compassion and empathy, we can help reduce shame around this challenging topic. This will make it easier for people to share what they have seen and, if they need to, to seek help and support. This includes help and support from their doctor.
