A Call to Action for Philanthropy in the Face of a Mental Health Crisis

A Call to Action for Philanthropy in the Face of a Mental Health Crisis

Mindful Philanthropy, which was created in 2020 by mental health funders, has set an ambitious goal for philanthropy: to increase the sector’s funding for mental health, addiction, and well-being by five times — to $35 billion annually.

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Who’s Providing Funding for Women and Girls’ Mental Health?

Who’s Providing Funding for Women and Girls’ Mental Health?

Philanthropic funding specifically addressing women and girls’ mental health remains vanishingly small. Some funders have been paying attention, though, and the organization Mindful Philanthropy wants to grow their ranks.

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The U.S. Is in a Mental Health Crisis, but Funding Is Still Scarce. This Group Hopes to Change That

The U.S. Is in a Mental Health Crisis, but Funding Is Still Scarce. This Group Hopes to Change That

Mindful Philanthropy, which was founded by a group of mental health foundations, is pushing funders to boost support for an urgent — and still vastly underfunded — issue.

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The 988 Mental Health Emergency Hotline Is Coming. Philanthropy Can Help Ensure its Success

The 988 Mental Health Emergency Hotline Is Coming. Philanthropy Can Help Ensure its Success

Funders say the upcoming national 988 mental health hotline is an opportunity to build robust local crisis response ecosystems—and possibly improve mental health care beyond emergencies. Here’s how philanthropy can help.

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Philanthropy Must Invest in BIPOC Mental Health for a More Equitable Society

Philanthropy Must Invest in BIPOC Mental Health for a More Equitable Society

Prevention and treatment of mental health issues in communities of color are chronically underfunded. Guest contributor Barbara Ricci of Mindful Philanthropy urges funders to step up, and points to promising work underway.

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