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A NEW ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL PHILANTHROPY FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis

The percentage of children ages 5-11 seeking mental health care at emergency departments in 2020 increased by 24% from 2019

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1 out of every 6 children aged 6–17 experience a mental health disorder each year

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Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10–34

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The average delay between onset of mental illness symptoms and treatment is 11 years

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46 % of Americans will have a diagnosable mental health condition sometime in their life, and half of those people will develop conditions by age 14

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The percentage of children ages 5-11 seeking mental health care at emergency departments in 2020 increased by 24% from 2019

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1 out of every 6 children aged 6–17 experience a mental health disorder each year

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“There are only two kinds of families in America: those who are struggling with mental illness, and those who are not struggling with a mental illness

yet”

DR. TOM INSEL, FMR. DIRECTOR, NIMH

Let's Make A Difference

The Goodness Web connects a diverse community of result-oriented donors and partners who pool their resources and expertise to accelerate the most promising mental health initiatives to improve lives.

We are seeking to dramatically improve the mental health and well-being of youth and those who care for and serve them.

We aim to be the connective tissue in a highly fragmented landscape, connecting great givers with great ideas.

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