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The Mental Health Toll of Hurricanes & Climate Disasters: A Call to Action for Funders As we witness the devastation from recent hurricanes, it's critical to remember that the impacts go beyond physical destruction. Extreme weather events increase rates of substance use, anxiety, depression, and PTSD (1). Studies show that between 30-40% of survivors experience PTSD (2). In fact, cases of psychological trauma from disasters outnumber physical injuries by 40 to 1 (3). Extreme weather events can also increase risks of gender-based violence, aggression, and even suicide — adding layers of trauma to already vulnerable communities (4). Philanthropy has a unique role to play. By supporting mental health initiatives in disaster-stricken areas, we can help survivors rebuild not just homes, but their emotional well-being. Funding trauma-informed care, crisis counseling, and community-based mental health programs will ensure long-term recovery and resilience. ?? Now is the time to invest in mental health programs that provide support during and after climate disasters. Together, we can help communities heal — physically and emotionally — after the storm. Please consider supporting efforts like: - Federally Qualified Health Centers provide mental health services, accept Medicare and Medicaid, and target underserved areas and populations. - Community discussions and peer groups hosted through local faith institutions, community-based organizations, or towns. Higher levels of social support, faith, and belief in your own resiliency are connected to reduced mental health symptoms after extreme weather events (5). - Local community foundations will best know emerging needs and context on the ground. Dogwood Health Trust, for example, is focused on health issues and inequities in Western North Carolina, including mental health. #mentalhealth #hurricanerelief #climatedisaster #climatechange #funding #philanthropy #funders #hurricanemilton #hurricanehelene

According to a report from the CDC in 2021, 57% of adolescent girls have experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, compared to only 29% of adolescent boys. Today is the International Day of the Girl, and it is more important than ever that the mental health of women and girls be addressed by philanthropy. Our guidance, Setting Girls Up for Success, highlights key prevention and protective factors that can help to address the mental health crisis among adolescent girls, and present opportunities for philanthropy to create a brighter future for all girls. On this International Day of the Girl, we encourage you to give #WithHerInMind. https://hubs.ly/Q02T4NQ10 #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #IDOTG2024 #dayofthegirl #mentalhealth #girlsmentalhealth #womensmentalhealth

Thank you, Mindful Philanthropy, for the amazing work you are doing building the case for #philanthropicinvestment in #mentalhealth. "Historically, only 1.3% of all foundation giving is directed toward mental health. Philanthropy has a strategic role to play in filling funding gaps, spurring innovation, and driving meaningful social change. The intersectionality of mental health means that all of philanthropy has a responsibility to this work. Significant investment is urgent. Mental Health at the Center: The Case for Philanthropic Investment provides a high-level view of mental health needs, gaps, and opportunities to orient funders to the mental health landscape." Morgan Stanley Joan Steinberg Sesame Workshop Jeanette Betancourt United for Global Mental Health Elisha London Kokoro Natasha Müller Gaia Brignone THE REAL Mental Health Foundation Shawn Lesser Devex Kate Warren Alexandre Cabaret Ashley Ambrose Wellcome Trust Beck Smith World Health Organization Devora Kestel American Academy of Pediatrics NEXUS Global Rachel Gerrol Bloom Wellbeing Fund Lily Yu Elyse Cohen The Giving Back Fund Marc Pollick Joel Pollick Generation Pledge Erin Morrissey The Global Impact Investing Network Global Mental Health Action Network Craig Kramer Huntsman Mental Health Foundation Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Kathleen Ethier Vivian Mihalakis Surgeon general Secretary of Education #MentalHealth #DAVOS2025 #InnovationInMentalHealth #TheRealMentalHealth #GlobalImpact #Education #mentalhealthliteracy #movingupstream #changingtheparadigm #WEF #Davos2025 #WorldEconomicForum #Sustainability #MentalHealthMatters #ImpactInvesting #HealthTech #Wellness #NIMH #MentalHealthFoundation #BringChange2Mind #Kokoro #HuntsmanMentalHealth

One Mind CEO Kathleen M. Pike is proud to stand alongside fellow CEO Alliance for Mental Health members, united in amplifying our collective voice to drive real change. It’s time we all banded together to improve the mental health system of care. Together is the only way we are going to move from a mental health crisis to greater mental health for all. NAMI, Mental Health America, The Kennedy Forum, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, American Psychological Association, American Psychiatric Association, National Association of Social Workers, Mindful Philanthropy, inseparable, One Mind, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, Massachusetts Association for Mental Health, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, National Association for Behavioral Healthcare, Steinberg Institute, Treatment Advocacy Center #WorldMentalHealthDay #CEOAlliance #SubstanceUseRecovery #MentalHealthSupport #DiversityInHealthcare

Today is World Mental Health Day, and at Mindful Philanthropy, we’re reflecting on how the growing global focus on mental health is just one step forward. Increased philanthropic investment is the critical next step toward meeting escalating needs of communities around the world. Our recently released U.S. Funding Landscape guidance provides key insights on where mental health philanthropy is now, and where it needs to go from here: https://hubs.ly/Q02SYzrm0 #worldmentalhealthday #wmhd2024 #mentalhealth #philanthropy #mentalhealthatthecenter

This #NationalCoachesDay, we join Positive Coaching Alliance to celebrate the powerful role coaches play in shaping athletes both on and off the field. Coaches, we are grateful for your greatness! To learn about the role that mental health and philanthropy play in sports, explore our Intersecting Impact series, including our Primer on Sports and Mental Health: https://hubs.ly/Q02R_3YB0

Charitable giving to mental health is growing faster than the rate of inflation, but still lags far behind the need. And despite the clear importance, the dollars donated to mental health organizations still make up only about 1.7% of philanthropic giving to all causes and less than 6% of donations to health. These are some of the findings of a new report from Mindful Philanthropy. Check out our interview with Kristen Ward, one of Mindful Philanthropy's co-founders to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gsSBipiy

Last week we launched our third report in the Mental Health at the Center series, the U.S. Funding Landscape, during UNGA week in NYC. A huge thank you for the partnership for this event with Philanthropy New York and the generous hosting at the?Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice. Our very own Alyson Niemann emceed the event, entitled -- Empowering the Future: Philanthropy’s Role in Youth Mental Health & Well-Being -- including sitting down for a powerful fireside chat with Jonathan Haidt, acclaimed author of the NYT bestseller The Anxious Generation. Check out more on the panelists and moderators from Alyson, and another huge thank you to the more than 70 attendees, speakers and panelists who braved UNGA and Climate week traffic to explore the youth mental health crisis and how philanthropy can catalyze a new future. https://lnkd.in/eyjVhJBC

We are honored to be featured in this Mindful Philanthropy report as a case example of multi-sectoral collaboration that drives impactful change in mental health awareness, system improvement, and improved access, quality, and affordability of care. You can read the case study about the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable on page 35.

Mindful Philanthropy is pleased to announce the release of the U.S. Funding Landscape, the latest report in our Mental Health at the Center series. This report provides a first-of-its-kind view of the state of philanthropic giving toward mental health, addiction, and well-being in the United States, informed by extensive research and months of conversations with regional funders around the country. Download this new guidance and explore the landscape at https://lnkd.in/eyjVhJBC #mentalhealth #philanthropy #funding #landscapeanalysis #mentalhealthphilanthropy #mentalhealthatthecenter #fundinglandscape