We're on a mission to squash the stigma
around mental health and break
down
the barriers to access the support that
we all deserve.
The first step? Normalizing the
conversation and shouting from the
rooftops: we’re all worthy of being
happy, feeling healthy and living well.
19%
of high schoolers
report
having suicidal
thoughts in
the past
12 months2
75%
of mental health issues are
established before the age
of 24, and young women
are
the highest-risk group
for
mental illness3
BIPOC communities are
40-70%
less likely than their white
counterparts to receive a
diagnosis, access mental
health
services, and often
receive
poorer quality of
care.4
56.2%
of BIPOC women believe
that breaking the silence
regarding their own mental
health will help break
cultural stigmas.5
Mental health is top of mind these days—it’s something that touches us all. Regardless of your age, gender, or cultural identity, the stressors of daily life (and that whole global pandemic thing) can leave anyone feeling depleted and struggling to maintain their wellbeing.
If it’s so common (and it is, 1 in 5 Americans struggle with their mental health), then let’s talk about it.
While mental health is something we all live with, the way we experience it looks different for everyone. This is especially true for BIPOC communities, in which access to culturally affirming care is insufficient or non existent.
We’re partnering with the SeekHer Foundation to support research and programs benefiting women and practitioners who identify as BIPOC. To date, OLLY has given $100,000 towards these programs that help empower conversations about mental health.
Feeling seen and supported is key. Learn more about the SeekHer Circle, an online community championing connection and compassionate support.
Through our ongoing partnership with The Jed Foundation, we know the mental health crisis is disproportionately affecting teenagers and young adults. At this life stage, knowing where to turn for support and help is crucial. So is knowing how to support friends and family who might be struggling
Over the last 2 years, OLLY has provided $800,000 to help The Jed Foundation implement mental health and suicide prevention programs in high schools and school distrcits across the country. This support has allowed JED to reach over one million students. And that’s just the start!