Mental Health

The world was rattled when the suicide of comedian Robin Williams was announced. He was a Comedian that started with stand-ups, and eventually leading to TV shows and movies. Others where wondering how his suicide was possible considering he seemed to be the most genuine and happiest person ever. Usually the ones that have mental illness are the most gifted. Robin always said that he wanted to put a smile on peoples face but didn't want to let anyone know what was really going on inside of him.  He had a battle with depression. When you are dealing with mental health issues, you are dealing with assorted mental disorders, eating disorders, and substance abuse and addictions.

The Charity Navigator MONEY has provided a list of charities where your donation would be for a good cause. A high percentage of the revenue is spent on programs implemented to serve the community. If you would like to contribute to any one of the following organizations. Here are the following:


Treatment Advocacy Center
The charity is for the improvement of treatments for severe mental illness and to promote policies and practices to provide the proper psychiatric care. They work to develop a support system and research the causes of psychiatric illnesses.

Mental Health America
Mental Health America or (MHA) is a community based prevention program that provides case management to provide treatments, prevention, and intervention. They have a plan with cancer stages using the #B4Stage4, the hashtag that promotes early treatment before the condition is terminal. They provide other services as well such as community events and workshops.

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
The foundation is awarded scientific grants for research in understanding the causes and effects of brain illnesses and to improve the treatments provided to those with mental illness. Mental illness includes depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, autism, attention deficient disorder (ADD), attention hyper deficient disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and obsessive compulsive disorders.  They are awarded around $310 million for over 3,700 scientist within the past 25 years.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
It is a national charity that prevents suicide by providing support of suicide causes. They understand and conduct research in alliance with federal and state government  policies to prevent those who are at risk.

Trevor Project
The national organization provides crisis services, intervention, suicide prevention services to the LGBT community, teens, and young adults. The project was started by creators of the Academy-award winning short film Trevor.








Read More:
Renzulli, Kerri Anne. "These Mental Health Charities Have The Most Impact | Money." Time, Time, 13 Aug. 2014, time.com/money/3108381/robin-williams-dead-mental-health-donations/.