Let's Talk About It
For too long, mental health disorders have come with a heavy sense of shame and stigma. Many of us have been taught to ignore our mental health—to toughen up, power through, and simply hope we feel better. But the truth is that mental illness is just as real as any physical injury and deserves to be treated with the same compassion and care.
That’s why we need your help to start the conversation. You have the power to make a difference, simply by speaking up and reaching out to the people in your community.
Every time you talk about mental health, you help combat the stigma around mental illness and give your loved ones a space to ask for help. Share your story with #KickingTheStigma to help bring this discussion out of the darkness and into the light of progress!
Learn About Mental Health
When you’re learning about mental health, it can be difficult to separate the facts from the fiction. There are many common stereotypes and misconceptions around mental illness, but we believe education is the first step to finding a solution.
Kicking The Stigma partners with mental health scholars and experts to ensure all our content is firmly grounded in evidence-based treatments and therapies. These resources are a great place to start your research and find support networks for you and your loved ones to lean on in times of need.
Stay In The Know
Kicking The Stigma is more than just an awareness campaign. Throughout the year, we work diligently to support mental health initiatives, increase access to evidence-based treatments, and reduce the feelings of shame associated with mental illness.
If you want to keep up with our latest news and events, you can sign up for our Kicking The Stigma newsletter. You’ll receive important updates and behind-the-scenes insights into the mental health sector, as well as inspiring stories that showcase the impact of your support.
Show Your Support
One of the easiest ways to get involved is by spreading the word about Kicking The Stigma. When you wear our gear, you help raise awareness in your community and remind your neighbors that they are not alone. Something as simple as putting on a shirt can help give someone the courage to speak up and start a conversation.
And best of all, proceeds from the Kicking The Stigma Collection go directly to our Action Grant Fund, which helps support mental health programs and nonprofits in our communities.
Explore Our Events
Find your community! Kicking The Stigma events are a chance to support our cause, while meeting people who share your passion for mental health. Every year, we showcase Kicking The Stigma at one of the Indianapolis Colts home games, encouraging fans to cheer on the mental health professionals here in Indiana.
We also partner with community organizations across the state to host regional events in support of mental health awareness. Check out our calendar to see where Kicking The Stigma is going next!
Donate To Kicking The Stigma
There’s still significant work to be done if we want to tackle this mental health crisis. But together, we can help bridge the gap and make an impactful change in our communities.
When you give to Kicking The Stigma, your donation directly supports mental health programs and nonprofits in Indiana and beyond. Thanks to the Irsay family, Kicking The Stigma never uses donations to fund our operations, so you can feel confident knowing that your gift will make a difference in the lives of others.