The Benny Fund, an organization dedicated to raising mental health awareness and fighting the stigma associated with mental illness, is pleased to announce that we are an official 501(c)(3) public charity. More details on our mission, events, and fundraising opportunities are coming soon. We would like to thank everyone for their continued support on[…]
“There is a big difference from being something and having something, and knowing that difference will help you better understand your mental health experience and help you better be aware of the unfortunate fact that others saying you are something only perpetuates isolation and stigmatization and impedes societies ability to learn about mental health.” Read[…]
“The failure to provide treatment and supportive services to people with mental illness – both in the community and in hospitals – has overburdened emergency rooms, crowded state and local jails and left untreated patients to fend for themselves on city streets.” “The federal government has set so many barriers to getting care, which they[…]
“For those people who are currently gripped by depression, either experiencing it or are supporting or living with someone with it, I hope my story helps. There is no situation that is without hope, there is no person that can’t overcome their present difficulties. For those that are suffering silently, there is help out there[…]
“Former Cork, Ireland Hurler Conor Cusack was lauded last October after he spoke openly and movingly about his battle with depression and subsequent recovery in a searingly honest blog post. Cusack has since emerged as a pioneer for addressing mental health issues in Ireland and has become a regular public speaker around the country.” “Depression is[…]
“I think we’re literally on the cusp of a complete revolution both in how we understand the brain and how we treat brain disorders.” – Neurosurgeon Emad Eskandar ‘President John F. Kennedy set the nation’s sights on the moon. Fifty years later, President Obama announced his signature science project: neuroscience, the study of the brain. […]
“White stressed that he’s thankful for the opportunity to play for an NBA team again but, just as importantly, to play for an NBA team that is willing to discuss and address his mental-health concerns.” Read the Full Article Source: USA Today
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful email, Deb. We need to hear from more brave folks like you! Your commitment to end stigma will have a lasting impact. The Benny Fund applauds you! “I have had anxiety and depression since I was 14 years old. I am now 58 years old. I am currently[…]
“If you know someone who has depression, you might have found yourself at a loss for what to say. You might even fear that if you say the wrong thing, you could make it worse. As someone who has depression, I can tell you that you’ve already done something brilliant: you care enough to want[…]
“I continued to speak and got across the message of the importance of feeling free to speak to others about mental health. I had 200 13 and 14 year olds, looking shocked that statistically 1 in 10 children and young people has a mental health issue, that equates to three in every class room. I[…]
