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World Mental Health Day: October 10

By Becca Stewart Source: Unsplash On World Mental Health Day, October 10, 2021, the world will be a year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic. Around the world, people...

World Alzheimer’s Day

By Becca Stewart Every 65 seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. By the year 2050, an estimated 16 million Americans could be living with...

World Suicide Prevention Day

Source: Unsplash In 2003, the World Health Organization, in conjunction with the International Association for Suicide Prevention, designated September 10...

Recognizing National PTSD Awareness Day

By Becca Stewart Most of us have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. While it’s often associated with military servicemembers returning from combat, PTSD...

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

By Becca Stewart Dementia disorders, like Alzheimer’s disease and associated diagnoses, impact nearly 6 million Americans. While we typically associate dementia with...

National Mental Health Awareness Month: Organizations Making a Difference

By Becca Stewart Millions of Americans live with mental illness. About one in five Americans has a diagnosable mental health condition, many of which were exacerbated...

Nonprofits Across the United States Focusing on Autism Research

Photo by Nathan Anderson on Unsplash The goal of autism research is to learn more about autism spectrum disorder. This leads to the creation of better programs and...

Raise Awareness During Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Photo Source: Photo by Nathan Anderson on Unsplash Each year, about 6,000 babies in the U.S. are born with Down syndrome, a genetic disorder in which a person is born...

5 Organizations You Can Support Helping Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease

Photo Source: Photo by eberhard grossgasteiger on Unsplash Individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease often look to outside support. It is hard to...

Top-Rated Crisis Intervention Hotlines that Need Your Support

Photo by Fernando @cferdo on Unsplash In the middle of a crisis, it’s comforting to know there is a caring, compassionate person ready to listen. For many, a crisis...

Mental Health Nonprofits to Support During Mental Health Awareness Month

Photo Source: Photo by Claudia Wolff on Unsplash Our mental health is every bit as important – if not more important – than our physical health. In...

Top-Rated Mental Health Associations You Can Support This Month

Photo Source: Photo by Cristian Newman on Unsplash May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness. These...

Support Those with Mental Health Disorders During Mental Health Awareness

Photo Source: Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash Nearly one in five American adults lives with a mental health disorders, according to the National Institute of...

Mental Health Nonprofits that Provide Treatment and Hope

Photo Source: Image by Tumisu from Pixabay In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are highlighting top-rated mental health nonprofits around the country. These...

Best Nonprofit Community Mental Health Centers on the West Coast

Photo Source: Photo by Nik Shuliahin on Unsplash Mental health is essential and composed of everything from your social to your emotional and psychological wellbeing....

5 Top-Rated Community Mental Health Centers Making a Difference

Photo Source: Photo by Fernando @cferdo on Unsplash Since 1963, when President Kennedy signed the Community Mental Health Act into law, residents across the nation have...

Donate to the Best Mental Health Organizations in America

Millions of Americans live with mental illness every day. Often, the stigma and shame surrounding mental illness prevent them from getting the help they need. In honor...

Health Nonprofits that Need Your Help

Photo by CDC on Unsplash Health and wellness impacts all of us. Whether it’s finding the best resources for your medical needs or even health insurance causes, there...

The Best Alliance and Advocacy Organizations

Photo Source: NAMI As we enter a new decade, many citizens are thinking about the future, considering how they might make changes in the coming year. If you’ve resolved...