Caring 4 Mental Illness

Caring 4 Mental Illness(C4MI) is a  501(c)(3) non-profit established to spread awareness and educational opportunities, provide support, and create scholarships for future mental health professionals & those in need. Our mission is to advocate, educate, and support those in need. Our vision is to empower people to change the narrative of mental illness.

Hundreds of millions all over the world live with a form of mental health disorder.  Several million more suffer without ever understanding the challenges they are facing.

Are you or a loved one impacted by a form of mental illness?

Caring 4 Mental Illness is an independent group aiming to spread awareness, provide support, and serve as a bridge to resources for any struggling with mental health disorders.  The first steps in aiding others are recognizing symptoms and knowing the channels offering assistance.

Key Facts

• Mental illness is common and affects millions of people worldwide.
• Mental illness can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or social background.
• Mental illness is not a sign of weakness or personal failure.
• Mental illness is caused by a complex interplay of genetic, biological, environmental, and social factors.
• Mental illness can range from mild to severe and can include a wide range of disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and eating disorders.
• Mental illness can be treated and managed effectively through a combination of medication, therapy, and support services.
• Stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness can prevent people from seeking help and can exacerbate the impact of the illness on individuals and their families.
• Prevention and early intervention can help reduce the impact of mental illness on individuals and society.
• 1 in 4 people are or will be affected by a form of mental illness during their lifetime
• Depression is the world’s largest mental disorder
• The most disabling mental illnesses continue to be Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia
• Mental disorders are still one of the most discriminated against, hidden, and neglected conditions in every society in the world
• 60% of U.S. adults did not seek treatment for a known mental disorder
• 50% of U.S children aged 8 to 15 did not receive a diagnosis or treatment for mental illness

One of the main reasons for the continual suffering of mental disorders is the avoidance of treatment.  The stigma attached to mental illness is often negative and dismissive.

Understanding Mental Disorders

The professional definition of mental illness is “a significant dysfunction in a person’s thinking, emotional control, and behavior.”  People dealing with mental disorders often find it difficult to relate to family and friends.

Mental illnesses do not arise from personal weakness or character flaws.

An important concept to remember is that the symptoms of mental illness can vary in intensity and duration.  Mental disorders affect people of all ages, cultures, educational backgrounds, genders, income levels, races, or religions.  With the right medical care, mental illness is treatable.  In fact, the majority of patients undergoing mental-health treatments are helped to improve their quality of life.

Join Us

Educating our communities about mental illnesses requires people who a willing to invest a little kindness in others.  Can you express such kindness by volunteering a small amount of time, sending a monetary donation, or passing the information along to those who need it?  Contact us to find out how to be connected.

Our Mission

Our mission is to advocate, educate, and support those in need. We want to be a resource for those who are dealing with someone with a mental illness such as a family member, friend, co-worker, or yourself who doesn’t know what to do or where to go. 

Our Goals

Our goal is to educate individuals and families through awareness campaigns. We want to offer facts, statistics, and research results so that you can better help yourself or those in need. Serving individuals and families by offering a centralized location for resources that may otherwise be hard to find in time of need. We know that finding the right resources can be very challenging and often a search starts off-“Where do I start?” We would like to assist in finding a starting point that guides you in the right direction to finding the resources you need in any mental illness situation.