Change Agent: Mental

Joyful Heart Foundation

The mission of the Joyful Heart Foundation www.JoyfulHeartFoundation.org is to heal, educate and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse and shed light into the darkness that surrounds these issues.

BringChange2Mind

1 in 6 adults and almost 1 in 10 children suffer from a diagnosable mental illness. Yet, for many, the stigma associated with the illness, can be as great a challenge as the disease itself. BringChange2Mind http://www.BringChange2Mind.org/ is working to stop misconceptions, end biases against those suffering mental illness and change lives.

Half of Us

www.HalfofUs.com or 1-800-273-TALK offers resources to college students and young adults struggling with the following issues: depression, bipolar, suicide, eating disorders, anxiety, stress, alcohol/drugs, and cutting.

The Jed Foundation

As the nation’s leading organization working to reduce emotional distress and prevent suicide among college students, The Jed Foundation http://www.JedFoundation.org/ is protecting the mental health of students across the country.

Judy Kirkwood Blog

Judy Kirkwood, a member of the Parent Advisory Board of the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, blogs about adolescent addiction at www.MotherWarriors.blogspot.com.

Mental Health America

www.MentalHealthAmerica.net or call 1-800-273-TALK is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives.

National Alliance on Mental Illness

www.NAMI.org or 1-800-950-6264 is the United State’s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families and is dedicated to the improvement of the quality of life for persons of all ages who are affected by mental illnesses.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

www.SuicidePreventionLifeline.org or call 1-800-273-TALK or www.myspace.com/suicidepreventionlifeline

Lee and Bob Woodruff

Authors of In An Instant established ReMIND.org in the wake of Bob’s devastating brain injury in Iraq. The Bob Woodruff Foundation provides resources and support to service members, veterans and their families to successfully reintegrate into their communities so they may thrive physically, psychologically, socially and economically.