Mind the Mind
Mental Health Education Activism Kit
About the Kit
Mind the Mind is an online kit with essential resources to help you advocate for mental health education.
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The kit includes:
Overview of mental health education
Descriptions of mental health conditions, services, and resources.
Template letter to congressperson
Mental health organizations in need of your support
Talking tips for speaking to others about mental health
Downloadable merchandise and media to spread awareness
About the Cause
Mind the Mind is a kit dedicated to advocating for mental health education. Mental illness is a significant issue that plagues our society. According to the World Health Organization, mental disorders are the single largest health problem affecting young people (Canada Education.) Similarly, The National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates that one in five people live with some sort of mental disorder or disease (Western Governors University.) Though it such a prevalent problem, there is a lot of stigma surrounding mental disorders and hesitancy to seek treatment. Most people with mental illness don't seek help until adulthood. It is Mind the Mind's mission to provide ways to advocate for comprehensive mental health education, so that people can learn about mental health and get connected to services sooner. No one should have to live with a mental disorder and not be unable to understand what is happening or not know how they can get help. Mental illness is often a silent battle, that goes unnoticed. The goal is to de-stigmatize mental health through education so that people can get the help they need.
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