Philanthropy Leading the Way in Mental Health and Well-Being

Philanthropy Leading the Way in Mental Health and Well-Being

By Alyson Niemann, MPA - Executive Director, Mindful Philanthropy, and Tyler Norris, MDiv - Chief Executive Officer, Well Being Trust

Our world is rapidly changing. We are living in a time of disruption and layered crises that are contributing to a decline in our nation’s well-being. From our youth to our seniors, more of us are struggling, and more of us are dying early. In facing these rising challenges, philanthropy has a leadership opportunity to make an unprecedented impact on mental health and well-being outcomes that can benefit every part of our society. During Mental Health Awareness Month, Mindful Philanthropy and Well Being Trust reflect on the trends that have brought us to this point, shifts in the mental health landscape, and compelling areas of opportunity for philanthropy to create lasting change forward.

This is an opportune time for philanthropy to envision, engage, and invest in a re-imagined mental health system and the vital community conditions essential for all Americans to thrive.

Read the full article here, and discover five key areas for philanthropy to lead the way in redesigning our country’s way of addressing mental health, addiction, and well-being.