Help Us Raise Awareness for Mental Health
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Changing lives through acts of kindness: On Behalf of Mental Health America
Hi, we are Unbreakable Minds, a group of University of North Texas students who have come together in support of mental health awareness. As a team, we are working to raise funds on behalf of Mental Health America (MHA), a tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Our story and why we chose Mental Health America
Mental health is an issue that affects many individuals, directly or indirectly. 1 in 5 people live with a mental health condition. 5 in 5 people suffer from mental health. We chose to focus on mental health because it’s something that deeply affects many college students, including ourselves. As students, we know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to balance school, work, relationships and personal responsibilities. Which often, students juggle all at once. Many of us have experienced or seen friends struggle with stress, anxiety, burnout or depression, and it’s not necessarily easy to talk about or even to ask for help. Mental health is often pushed aside in college environments where productivity and achievement are prioritized, but we believe it’s time to change that. By sharing our story and starting new conversations, we hope to raise awareness and create a space where other students feel seen, supported, heard, and even encouraged to prioritize their mental wellbeing.
Please watch the video below on how to ask for help.
About Mental Health America
Mental Health America is the nation’s leading nonprofit, established in 1908 and dedicated to promoting mental health, well-being, and condition prevention.
Mental Health America was established by a person with lived experience, Clifford W. Beers. During his stays in public and private institutions, Beers witnessed and was subjected to horrible abuse. From these experiences, Beers set into motion a reform movement that took shape as Mental Health America.
Mental Health America’s mission and vision are to advance the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S through public education, research, advocacy and policy, and direct service.
Mental Health America advocates for legislation that will have a lasting and positive effect on the lives of individuals suffering from mental health conditions and their families. Their unique approach is to ask the community what support is needed to live the lives they want.
The Bell of Hope | Mental Health America
Current Mental health statistics as of 2024 in the United States include:
- An estimated 57.8 million adults (19% of the country) had a mental illness.
- Only 43% of those with mental illness received any kind of mental health care.
- More than 40,000 Americans die annually from suicide.
- In 2022, the U.S. hit a record with 49,000 people passing away as a result of suicide.
- An estimated 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences mental illness each year, representing over 50 million people dealing with conditions ranging from anxiety to severe depression.
- The nation’s youth continue to present cause for concern. One in five young people aged 12-17 experienced at least one major depressive episode in the past year, yet more than half of them (56.1%) did not receive any mental health treatment. More than 3.4 million youth (13.16%) had serious thoughts of suicide.
2024-State-of-Mental-Health-in-America-Report
https://mhanational.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024-State-of-Mental-Health-in-America-Report.pdf
When donating to Mental Health America, you can trust that your donations will make an impact.
Here is how your donation helps:
- Advocate for improving access to mental health treatment
- Raise awareness for mental health
- $50 connects 40 people to MHA's free online mental health screening tools.
- $100 helps to reach 2,000 people with essential public education tools and resources.
- $500 supports the professional growth of a nationally recognized youth mental health leader for six months, empowering them to advocate for change and provide vital support to their peers.
Here is a snapshot of what Mental Health America accomplished in 2023:
- 10 million people reached through MHA’s online screening site.
- 3 million total workers certified by MHA’s Bell Seal Program.
- 1.6 million people served by MHA Affiliates
- $1,200,000 granted to 33 affiliates
- 3,351 letters sent to Congress
We humbly ask that you or your organization join us in “Changing lives through acts of kindness”.
Our goal is to raise $1000 on behalf of Mental Health America.
You can find more information on Mental Health America below:
500 Montgomery Street, Suite 820
Alexandria, VA. 22314
Phone (703) [phone redacted] | Toll Free (800)
969.6642 Fax (703) [phone redacted]
Mental Health America 2025 Priorities
If you or someone you know needs help, please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline. If it is an emergency, dial 911, or chat at https://988lifeline.org/
Project Safe Place provides access to immediate help and supportive resources for young people in crisis through a network of qualified agencies, trained volunteers, and businesses in 32 states. Call the hotline to find out if the program operates in your state.
Co-organizers (4)
Katie Needham
Organizer
Denton, TX
Mental Health America
Beneficiary
Marisa Montiel
Co-organizer
Medina Semo
Co-organizer
Troy Weatherall
Co-organizer