5 Real Ways To Combat The Stigma Around Mental Illness

“MacPhee encouraged every individual to “own” the fact that we are all, in one way or another, affected by mental illness. Whether we have a loved one who’s struggling, someone we’ve known who died of suicide, or even personal struggles, talking about mental health illness can demystify it, which might then empower others to seek[…]

What’s Your Story, Deb?

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[…]

Let Teens Talk About Mental Illness

“High school students in the tiny New England town of Ledyard, Connecticut, population 14,687, for six years have been competing in an essay contest called “Breaking the Silence about Mental Illness.” The project got started when two Ledyard high school health teachers teamed up with the leader of a local mental health support group to[…]