During May, National Mental Health Awareness Month, Rebecca’s Dream recognizes all who live with mental health issues by raising awareness and compassionate understanding of depression and bipolar disorder as real diseases.

Through a social media campaign ”Today I…”, personal stories of hope, as well as, tips and techniques to improve your mental health, Rebecca’s Dream encourages everyone to live their best possible life not only during the month of May but every day of every week of every month of every year.

Your life is an occasion.
Rise to it.

UPCOMING EVENTS

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!

Celebrating 21 years!

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Join us in celebrating 21 years of Rebecca’s Dream—championing mental health, fighting stigma, and raising awareness for prevention and early intervention.

Tickets are now available:

Dreamer – $150

Dream Friend – $175
Each Dream Friend ticket includes 2 Cash Raffle tickets.

Next Generation Dreamer – $100
Are you age 30 or younger? Rebecca’s Dream invites you to attend at a reduced rate.

Dream Group – $1,350
Bring a group of 10. Company or group recognition.

$500 Cash Raffle – $25/ticket or 5 tickets for $100

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In the Comments section, please enter “Sponsorship.” A Rebecca’s Dream team member will follow up to gather any additional information needed, including your name or company logo for sponsor recognition.

We invite you to partner with us as a sponsor for this year’s Rebecca’s Dream Benefit. Your sponsorship directly supports our mission to promote mental health awareness and education while honoring Rebecca’s legacy.

Each level of sponsorship offers meaningful opportunities for recognition, community engagement, and visibility both at the event and across our communication channels. From naming rights to social media promotion and on-site branding, there’s a level to match your desired impact.

Explore the sponsorship levels below and join us in making a difference.

Platinum Sponsor – $10,000
Top-tier sponsorship with naming rights, logo placement across all event materials, prominent online and media recognition, a special stage mention, and 10 event tickets.

Silver Sponsor – $7,500
High-level visibility with logo on banner, registration table, invitation, and online platforms; recognition in media and at the event; includes 8 event tickets.

Bronze Sponsor – $5,000
Strong presence with your logo on key signage, the benefit invitation, the website, and social media; featured in press and the e-newsletter; includes 6 event tickets.

Partner Sponsor – $2,500
Valuable support level with logo on signage, online recognition, and social media mentions; includes 4 event tickets.

Barrel Sponsor – $1,000 
Company name and logo featured on a wine barrel at the venue; includes 2 event tickets and online recognition.

Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

Contact Kathleen Illes at killes@rebeccasdream.org or 773-423-7326 to learn more.

 

“Dreams come true; without that possibility,
Nature would not incite us to have them.”

-John Updike

“IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD”

‘’IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD” contains information about: ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, stigma, symptoms and ways to cope.

Author and illustrator Marlee F. Is a teen living successfully with depression. As Marlee struggled to understand her thoughts, feelings and moods she created “IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD.” Marlee’s passion became helping teens easily understand they are not alone during difficult mental health challenges ~ help she wishes she had during her early years of confusion and shame.

Mental disorders don’t discriminate.

One in five teens are affected by some form of disorder severe enough to impact their daily lives.
However, with professional help and self-care most teens feel better within 4-6 weeks.

Tips & Tools

“How to deal with stigma”

  • Get treatment. You may be reluctant to admit you need treatment. Don’t let the fear of being labeled with a mental illness prevent you from seeking help. Treatment can provide relief by identifying what’s wrong and reducing symptoms that interfere with your work and personal life.

  • Don’t let stigma create self-doubt and shame. Stigma doesn’t just come from others. You may mistakenly believe that your condition is a sign of personal weakness or that you should be able to control it without help. Seeking counseling, educating yourself about your condition and connecting with others who have mental illness can help you gain self-esteem and overcome destructive self-judgment.

  • Don’t isolate yourself. If you have a mental illness, you may be reluctant to tell anyone about it. Your family, friends, clergy or members of your community can offer you support if they know about your mental illness. Reach out to people you trust for the compassion, support and understanding you need.

  • Don’t equate yourself with your illness. You are not an illness. So instead of saying “I’m bipolar,” say “I have bipolar disorder.” Instead of calling yourself “a schizophrenic,” say “I have schizophrenia.”

  • Get help at school. If you or your child has a mental illness that affects learning, find out what plans and programs might help. Discrimination against students because of a mental illness is against the law, and educators at primary, secondary and college levels are required to accommodate students as best they can. Talk to teachers, professors or administrators about the best approach and resources.

  • Speak out against stigma. Consider expressing your opinions at events, in letters to the editor or on the internet. It can help instill courage in others facing similar challenges and educate the public about mental illness.

Source: Mayo Clinic Staff

Featured Book

Mental Health News

Catch up on the latest articles and news headlines about mental health, bipolar disorder and depression at Rebecca’s Dream “The Voice” and Press.

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