Changing the Stigma About Mental Health

For a long time, there has been a negative stigma and hurtful discrimination surrounding mental illness. The press, television, and other relevant news sources all tell us that it is something to be ashamed about. By starting a discussion about mental illness, we can build awareness and therefore an understanding about what it truly means. This will generate empathy, which can in turn inspire the action and changes needed to end this stigma.

Bring Change 2 Mind is an nonprofit organization with the goal of ending this very problem. Their mission statement is as follows: "To end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness."

Bring Change 2 Mind offers many ways to get involved and help their very important cause. The easiest way to take action is to pledge now to end the stigma. By simply signing your name, you could be saving a life!