Alexandria, Virginia, November 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This GivingTuesday, Mental Health America, in partnership with the Hot Topic Foundation, will inspire generosity and shape the future of mental health with donations of up to 100,000 $. The Hot Topic Foundation’s matching gift sponsorship, now in its third year, has enabled 80,000 people to benefit from Mental Health America’s anonymous mental health screenings. In addition to sponsoring the game, Hot Topic is creating community and mental health learning opportunities in stores and on social media.
More than 5.1 million people use Mental Health America’s free online screenings each year to understand their mental health needs. From GivingTuesday through December 31, every $25 donation will ensure 20 people receive free mental health screenings. Matching gift from Hot Topic Foundation doubles the reach. Each GivingTuesday donation also amplifies Mental Health America’s 100-year dedication to public education, research, direct service, advocacy and public policy.
“At Mental Health America, we believe the power to transform lives and shape the future is in our hands,” said Schroeder Stribling, president and CEO of Mental Health America. “Young people today face an unprecedented crisis complicated by a number of factors: lack of access to affordable mental health care, a mental health workforce shortage, and inequities systemic. This GivingTuesday, we are grateful for the impact the matching gift will have on directly improving the mental health and well-being of the next generation.
GivingTuesday was launched in 2012 with a simple idea: to create a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past eleven years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity. This year, GivingTuesday will take place November 28.
Those interested in joining Mental Health America’s GivingTuesday initiative can visit mhanational.org to offer a gift and double their impact. Plus, shop for a cause at Mental Health Store America, offering holiday gifts like a limited-edition Winter Wellness Box. Bundle includes tote bag, stickers, the new popular Where to start book, and more.
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About Mental Health America
Mental Health America is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being, resilience, recovery, and closing the equity gap in matters of mental health. Mental Health America’s work is driven by its commitment to promoting mental health as an essential component of whole person health, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; and integrated care, services and supports for those who need them. Learn more about MHAnational.org.
About the Hot Topic Foundation
The Hot Topic Foundation (HTF) has helped change lives since 2004 by increasing access to mental health programs and music education. HTF teams with nonprofits – like Mental Health America, Little Kids Rock, and Notes for Notes – that provide these resources to those who need them. HTF began with a focus on music and the arts; in 2019, mental health was added to its mission because Hot Topic believes that mental health and music are inextricably linked. Since its inception, HTF has contributed nearly $20 million to nonprofit organizations that support its mission.
