Approximately 57.7 million – one-in-four – people in the United States live with mental illness of some sort. To live healthy, fulfilled lives, they have the same needs as everyone else: food, affordable and decent housing, meaningful work, healthcare coverage, access to a good education, and acceptance by family and peers. Yet, stigma associated with mental illness and discrimination against people living with it often prevent their needs from being met. According to a U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Mental Health, “Stigma leads people to avoid socializing, employing, or living near persons who have a mental disorder.”

OpenMindsOpenDoors is a Pennsylvania initiative aimed at changing people’s attitudes and ending discrimination against people with mental illnesses.

Visit the campaign website for more information and to learn what you can do to help.