Mental Health America

Hello y'all, my name is Ryan Draheim and I am the philanthropy chair for SMU's Iota Theta chapter of the Sigma Nu fraternity. Every year, we organize a sand volleyball tournament to raise money for Mental Health America.

In the spring of 2022 the chapter lost Mitchell Berry, an esteemed member of the chapter who was loved by all that knew him. Since then, it has been the mission of the chapter to both raise awareness within the chapter regarding mental health struggles, as well as be a driving force on campus to further the SMU community's understanding of mental illness and organizations available to help.

I speak for most of the chapter when saying we rely on the guys around us daily to help navigate this challenging world. Life is hard, yet it is the brothers within this fraternity that make every day so easy. I love this brotherhood, and am excited to further the mission of this fraternity through philanthropy. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.

As media, technology, and societal pressures continue to change and affect lives each day, mental health is more important than ever. Yet, many still struggle to find the support they need.

Our organization, Mindful Matters, is a student-led committed to addressing this critical issue by promoting mental health awareness and providing essential resources to those in need. From organizing mental health spotlights and interviews with professionals to creating thank you cards for counselors, psychologists, and rehabilitation staff, our team has dedicated countless hours to uplifting and supporting those affected by mental health challenges. We also extend our efforts to children with special needs, crafting personalized cards and providing stress-relief toys to bring a smile to their faces.

In partnership with Mental Health America (MHA), we’re taking our mission to the next level. MHA has been a leading force in mental health advocacy, providing resources, education, and support to millions across the nation. However, they need our help to continue their invaluable work. Your suppot for Mindful Matters and Mental Health America will directly contribute to expanding these services. Services include suicide prevention, rehabilitation services, public education, and more. Every donation will help ensure that more people receive the care, counseling, and resources they desperately need. With your help, we can continue to advocate for a world where mental health care is accessible to all.

Thank you for supporting Mindful Matters and Mental Health America. Together, we can create a future where everyone has the opportunity to live a mentally healthy life.

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Mental Health America, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Mental Health America: Mental Health America is the nation's leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and illness prevention. Our work is informed, designed, and led by the lived experience of those most affected. We advance the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S. through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct service.

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We are students at University of California, Irvine, and we are spreading the awareness of mental health prevention and wellbeing for a class project.

Our goal is to promote this gofundme by talking amongst each other and have open discussions about this topic throughout this month with friends, family, and students on campus to spread America's mental health crisis that is still ongoing to this day. According to CNN/Kaiser Family Foundation in 2023, 90% of Americans feel we are in a mental health crisis and JAMA Health Forum noted that 38% more people are in mental health care since the COVID pandemic.

Want to join us in making a difference? We are raising money to benefit Mental Health America, and any donation will help make an impact. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much for us and our community.

More information about Mental Health America: Mental Health America is the nation's leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and illness prevention. Their work is informed, designed, and led by the lived experience of those most affected. They advance the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S. through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct service.

We advocate this program because it is the nation's leading organizations that promotes and educates the public, including youth, for issues revolving around mental health and advocates public policy and legislation that supports people with mental health conditions and their families.

My story starts when I was ten years old, I tried to take my life for the first time after a traumatic event, this led to me attempting to get help from a therapist but she wasn't the right fit, and I ignored my mental health for many years until May of 2023 I spoke up for myself about my mental health and was put onto medication hoping that would calm the storm in my brain, but eventually the meds stopped working and I stopped taking them. Fast forward to November, my mental health caused me to be pulled from school to start intensive therapy but before I was able to start I tried to overdose on my old medication thinking there was nothing left for me in this world, after I got in contact with Suicide Pervention Hotline I was rushed to the ER where an amazing staff of doctors and nurses saved my life. After that I was transferred to CHOA to be monitored until I was admitted to an inpatient facility, during my three day stay there I was able to reflect on my decisions and emotions and was able to be discharged in just a few days. Following my inpatient stay I started an intinsve outpatient program called Charlie health where I have met some people who I know will be my best friends for life. At the end of this week I will officially be discharged from this program and I want to become an advocate for mental health in teens and young adults, to start I would like to raise money to be donated to , if you cannot donate that Is totally understandable but if you could a like, comment or share would be very much appreciated. Always remember you are not alone in your journey and there are people out there to help you, my DMs are always open and a safe place to have someone to talk to with no judgement if you are struggling. If you are in immediate danger on hurting yourself call the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Mental Health America, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Mental Health America: Mental Health America is the nation's leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and illness prevention. Our work is informed, designed, and led by the lived experience of those most affected. We advance the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S. through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct service.

Hi, my name is Sean and I'm raising money for Mental Health Awareness. This is important to me because I hear all these stories about what bad mental health has done to people I care about and I want to do something to try and prevent it from affecting even more people. All donations will go straight to Mental Health America, the nation's leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping people who struggle with their mental health.

After the passing of brother Mitchell Berry, the brothers of the Iota Theta chapter have made a strong commitment to supporting Mental Health America. Mitchell played an instrumental role in the founding of the Iota Theta chapter at SMU, and the brothers of Sigma Nu continue to share his story to build mental health awareness within and beyond the SMU community. All proceeds of this fund will be allocated to Mental Health America to support their work.

Help me in raising money for Mental Health America today by donating. Every penny will help someone. 46% of Americans will suffer from mental health at some point in their life, you probably know someone currently who is struggling. If you do know someone, reach out to them periodically. Their mission is to prevent and promote Mental Health in America. They research to help kids and adults with their mental health issues and research to gain a further understanding of mental health and illness.

Sets n' Nets is a sand volleyball tournament to Honor the legacy of Mitchell Berry, promote mental health awareness, and support Mental Health America. Sigma Nu Iota Theta Chapter is partnering with ifyourereadingthis.org to raise money in support of Mental Health America.

On May 14, 2022, the Sigma Nu family lost our dear brother, Mitchell Berry. Mitchell, 23, was from River Ridge, LA (a suburb of New Orleans), and had just earned a B.B.A. in Finance from the Cox School of Business.

To those who knew him and to those who did not, Mitchell never failed to bring a smile to your face. A gifted storyteller, Mitchell was truly a selfless person who loved to see others succeed. His persistent dedication to loving and nurturing those around him was beyond comparison and was evident through the many interactions he had with friends, loved ones, and new acquaintances. Mitchell took his congenial personality into every aspect of life, with the desire to better the lives of those around him and truly invest himself in them. It is with these gifts that Mitchell was able to create lasting memories and positive effects on so many lives around him.

Come support our cause by attending the Sets n' Nets sand volleyball tournament on October 23, at the SMU Dedman Recreational Center.