View important message from Brett Cutler, president of Rebecca’s Dream, regarding the large number of Americans affected by mental illness and what Rebecca’s Dream is doing about it.

NEXT STEPS FOR REBECCA’S DREAM

Education, awareness and compassionate understanding of mental illness helps students, parents and educators recognize when someone needs help.

Rebecca’s Dream is:

  • Producing educational and inspirational podcast videos, providing support, so people recognize they are not alone.

  • Distributing ” IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD” to libraries, classrooms, doctor offices and individuals requesting RD’s free book on teens and mental illnesses. View more information and get a copy of the book here.

  • Awarding scholarships to 3 high school seniors who are actively reducing the stigma of mental illness within their schools and communities.

  • Providing positive and proactive programming to tweens and teens about the signs of mental illness and who to ask for help.

  • Teaching parents how to identify possible signs of mental distress within their families.

Step into my shoes
and walk the life
I’m living
and if you get as far as I am,
just maybe you will see
how strong I really am.

-Anonymous

UPCOMING EVENTS

Celebrating 21 years! Get Tickets Today! (click here) 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 – $175Each Dream Friend ticket includes 2 Cash Raffle tickets. Next Generation Dreamer – $100Are you age 30 or younger? Rebecca’s Dream invites you to attend at a reduced rate. Dream Group – $1,350Bring a group of 10. Company or group recognition. $500 Cash Raffle – $25/ticket or 5 tickets for $100 ___________________________________ Click to become a sponsor 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 [Read More]

Rebecca’s Dream College 2019 Scholarships in memory of Dr. Harlan Haimes

Rebecca’s Dream is a 501(c)3 Foundation, committed to serving the community by promoting awareness and compassionate understanding of depression and bipolar disorder as real diseases. The Rebecca’s Dream Scholarships are an opportunity for high school senior students to address the serious issue of stigma associated with mental illness.

Three applicants will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship each.

Tips & Tools

There are no easy answers for helping someone struggling with depression, especially if you’ve already tried and tried. Here are some tips from experts.

  • Don’t underestimate the power of showing up

  • Don’t try to cheer him up or offer advice

  • It’s OK to ask if she is having suicidal thoughts

  • Take any mention of death seriously

  • Make getting to that first appointment as easy as possible

  • Take care of yourself and set boundaries

  • Remember, people do recover from depression

  • Take any mention of suicide seriously

Source: New York Times

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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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