Working to end the stigma and discrimination of mental illness.

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Take the Bring Change 2 Mind Pledge

The fear of stigma and discrimination can have a devastating effect on those living with mental illness. Change happens one person at a time. If you are living with a mental illness, know someone who is, or just want to help, take our pledge to help end stigma. Read the full pledge.

I pledge to follow the Bring Change 2 Mind principles:

For people living with mental illness:

  • I am living with a mental illness that is treatable and manageable.
  • I am a valuable and valued person and I deserve to be treated with respect.
  • I am responsible for the decisions and choices I make in my life.
  • Educating myself about the symptoms of my illness, and any side effects I may have from treatment, will help me find and use the resources I need to work toward stability.
  • Communicating about my experiences with others will help them support me in difficult times and keep me "on track."
  • If I am feeling suicidal, it is critical that I reach out for help, for in the face of real pain and suffering, it is others who can help me with a commitment to live.
  • I can reduce stigma and discrimination in myself and in others by being open about living with mental illness, naming it out loud and raising people's awareness.

For everyone:

  • It is likely that someone I know is living with a mental illness and that fear of stigma or discrimination may be preventing them from accepting their illness and seeking help.
  • I can make a difference by learning about mental health issues and the devastating effects of stigma and discrimination.
  • If someone I know exhibits sudden changes in behavior, I will pay attention and reach out to them.
  • If someone I know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, I will take it seriously and make every effort to ensure they get help.
  • I will not perpetuate or tolerate stigma or discrimination of any kind and will commit myself to changing the way society views people living with mental illness.
Our new PSA is here!

Our new PSA is here!

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Walk with Bring Change 2 Mind in 2013

Walk with Bring Change 2 Mind in 2013

Bring Change 2 MInd is partnering with NAMIWalks for the 2013 walk series around the country. Join a team and walk to change minds!

Bring Change 2 Mind is brought to light in The Huffington Post and NBC’s EXTRA!

Bring Change 2 Mind is brought to light in The Huffington Post and NBC’s EXTRA!

Jessie & Glenn Close’s Story

Jessie & Glenn Close’s Story

Learn how bipolar disorder impacts Jessie Close and her sister Glenn.

Watch the Bring Change 2 Mind PSA

Watch the Bring Change 2 Mind PSA

Change a mind about mental illness and you can change a life.

Take Action

simple steps that will change minds

Walks

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Bring Change 2 Mind is partnering once again with NAMIWalks for the  2013 walks around the country. We hope you will join us in one of the many cities and help us to Change a Mind. The most powerful steps we take are those we take together!

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Funds raised by each BC2M Walk Team will be shared equally between NAMI and BC2M.

The schedule for the 2013 Spring NAMIWalks has been set and registration is open. We are forming BC2M Teams and would encourage you to look at the list of cities to find a walk near you and join us to Stomp Out Stigma. If you have an interest in walking with a BC2M team please Click here

Blog and News

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Blog: Making the “Ask” Together by Cinda Johnson

We all need a team of friends and family. In addition to raising money for NAMI and BC2M we walked with a team who “get it”. We walked with new friends and old who have been to the edge of hell with mental illnesses. Some have experienced great success, stability and recovery and some are living with unbearable heartbreak. read more

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Stories

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Pete’s Story

Life had always been just a little “off” for me, well actually a lot off. I was always superhuman, yet afraid to go to other kid’s birthday parties. I was a social butterfly and a constant outcast. I always knew something was different about me; something just was not the same as my friends and family. It turns out that I am bipolar. read more

Henry’s Story

I am an artist, musician, and writer living with schizophrenia, undiagnosed until 2010. My childhood was clouded with hallucinations, fear, and voices. I dissociated to deal with traumatic abuse, and later in life with psychotic episodes. I assumed that I experienced the same world as everyone else. When confronted or questioned about my behavior, I became confused and hurt. Subsequently, Iʼve spent much of my life lonely and in isolation. read more

Facts

myths fuel stigma educate yourself

1 in 10 Children

Millions of children are affected by depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses.

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