Make It OK works to end the stigma surrounding mental health and illnesses.
Let’s Make It OK to talk about mental health and illnesses so everyone feels safe and empowered to get the support and care they deserve. Our hope is to change attitudes about mental health and champion a commitment to mental well-being for all.
3 ways to help Make It OK
learn
Learn about mental health and illnesses, the impact of stigma and how to combat myths with facts and resources.
talk
Let’s start the conversation. Silence can make the stigma of mental health worse. It’s OK to talk about it. You don’t need to be a mental health expert; just someone who cares and is willing to listen. Stop the silence and start a caring and informed conversation.
What to say
share
Turn caring into action. Spread Make It OK’s message of hope in your community. Get involved by taking the pledge, becoming a Make It OK ambassador, donating or by simply learning more about mental health and Make It OK.
Take action
Mental illnesses are more common than you think
Mental illnesses often impact not only the individual but also the people who care about them.
Three out of four people said they’re ready to take action to stop the stigma of mental illnesses or have already taken action.2
people have pledged to stop the mental health stigma.
By signing this pledge, you’re taking a stand against the mental health stigma. Pass it on. Print it out. Tape it up. It can serve as a reminder to start more conversations and stop the labeling. Together, we can Make It OK.
Stories
Connect with real people’s mental health lived experiences. See how stigma has impacted their journeys, learn what they’ve found helpful or share your own lived experience.
Resources
Support is just a click away. Mental health and well-being matter.
Explore resources to get support for mental health.
Donate
One click can support mental health. Your donation to Make It OK goes directly to help stop the stigma of mental health and illnesses and its impact on our communities.
Sources
1CDC. “Mental Health: Learn.” CDC, cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/
2Make It OK Impact Survey