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Apps like Venmo and Zelle make sending and receiving money easier than ever, but they can also be used to scam unsuspecting people who think theyre donating to charity out of thousands of dollars.
According to The Department of Health and Human Services, many youths are dealing with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
A high school on Baldwin, Long Island says it is among the first in the country to install new, state-of-the-art “smart lockers.”
Communication can end the stigma surrounding mental health and save lives. So let’s build that bridge, make that call, send that text, and form those connections with each other. Human to Human. Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging dialogue about mental health, and to raising awareness, understanding, and empathy.Actress & activist Glenn Close co-founded Bring Change to Mind in 2010 after her sister, Jessie Close, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and her nephew, Calen Pick, with schizoaffective disorder.Every individual who speaks out inspires another. And another. That’s how we’ll end the stigma around mental illness. That’s how we’ll Bring Change to Mind.#HumanToHuman is being distributed through the traditional media channels of broadcast, radio, print, digital, social media, and out of home. All of the campaign assets are available free of charge for use in media outlets, conferences, educational settings, community events, and wherever a conversation needs to begin. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all of the participants who have given so generously of their time and expertise. In particular, we’d like to acknowledge Endeavor Films for directing, filming, and producing Human to Human; Guru for designing and creating the campaign; Media Storm for distributing the assets to a vast array media outlets; the team of performers who shared their talent and stories; and the BC2M HS Club Members who both helped to shape this concept and took part in the PSA.