Every year in May, Mental Health Awareness Month provides a dedicated time to raise awareness about the realities of individuals living with mental illness and ways to manage and achieve mental wellness, while promoting early detection in our youth. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the mental health of people of all ages. In November 2020, the CDC reported that 44% of Americans were coping with either depression or anxiety, and our communities continue to feel those effects today. Now, more than ever, it is critical to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles -- because that stigma often prevents individuals from seeking help. Bright Funds has established the Mental Health Awareness Month Fund composed of pre-vetted nonprofits committed to raising mental health awareness. Through a single donation to the Fund, you will support a group of nonprofits that are providing direct services, conducting research, and educating the masses in order to challenge myths, biases, and discrimination about what mental health is - and what it is not. The composition of nonprofits in this fund is subject to change.

Every year in May, Mental Health Month provides a dedicated time to raise awareness about the realities of individuals living with mental illness and ways to manage and achieve mental wellness.The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the mental health of people of all ages. In November 2020, the CDC reported that 44% of Americans were coping with either depression or anxiety. Now, more than ever, it is critical to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles -- because that stigma often prevents individuals from seeking help. Bright Funds has established the 2021 Mental Health Awareness Month Fund composed of pre-vetted nonprofits committed to raising mental health awareness. Through a single tax deductible donation to the Fund, you will support a group of nonprofits that are providing direct services, doing research, and educating in order to challenge myths, biases, and discrimination about what mental health is - and what it is not.

This fund was created by the MINDS ERG.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join Casper in supporting organizations doing critical work providing access to and research on mental health, including Crisis Text Line, Active Minds, Project Sanctuary, Jed Foundation, and Hilarity for Charity.

Per the CDC, the national annual suicide rate is over 45,000. There are 525,600 minutes in a year. That's 1 person every 11 minutes who's struggling with whether or not to stay in this world. Add in the holidays which are a stereotypical time to be surrounded by family and loved ones. Just watch any Hallmark movie right now and you may find yourself spiraling due to the unrealistic expectations of love, cheer, and positive life-changing epiphanies. Now add in the pandemic and feelings of isolation and loneliness - yes, even now. This is the launch of my campaign to #SavetheSad.

1 in 5 adults and 1 in 6 youth experience issues with mental health each year. Yet, approximately 50% of individuals with mental health issues do not seek treatment due to stigma, lack of awareness, and lack of access. Organizations around the world are working to remove barriers to mental health treatment.

Support organizations committed to alleviating the suffering caused by mental illness by: -direct services to people living with mental illness -awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research -advancing the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S. through public education, advocacy and public policy