Need Support Now? If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988, or chat at 988Lifeline.org
Available 24/7 in both English and Spanish
children experience a mental health disorder each year.
%
of all lifetime mental illnesses begin by age 14.
%
of all lifetime mental illnesses begin by age 24.
%
of U.S. adults experience mental illness.
%
of children ages 6-17 suffer from a mental health disorder.
“No health without mental health.”
Dr. David Satcher, former U.S. Surgeon General
Mental health is just as important as physical health, as it affects all aspects of
daily living — including one’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
What is
Mental Health?
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It determines how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
What is
Mental Illness?
Also known as a mental health disorder, a mental illness is any mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that negatively impacts a person’s life activities.
Who is at
Risk?
EVERYONE is at risk of developing a mental illness, regardless of sex, age, race, or social/financial status.
Who We Are
Racing for Mental Health™ is a tax exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to promote mental health awareness and destigmatize the topic of mental health through conversation, education, advocacy, and outreach.
Our Core Values
Inclusion
Removing barriers to equal access and opportunities
Empowerment
Enabling everyone to live their lives to the fullest
Activism
Vigorously campaigning to bring about social change
Social Justice
Fairness for all without discrimination and intolerance