1 in 4

US adults take medication for their mental health.

And 80% say it’s effective. So why aren’t more of us talking about it?

Help destigmatize mental health medication with #ALittleHelpFromMyMeds.

People wait an average of 11 years to seek mental health treatment1. That has to change. Minded is calling on anyone who has seen the life-changing effect mental health meds can have to share their story. We need to start talking about it, so others won’t be afraid to get the help they need.

66% say stigma, misinformation, or fear prevented them from taking mental health meds sooner

How mental health meds changed my life...

I’m a better
with
#ALittleHelpFromMyMeds

Sometimes I wake up, my heart is pounding and, I’m frozen in bed. Within 15 minutes of taking my .25 mg anxiety medication, my heart has slowed, my nausea has subsided, and I’m up washing my face, taking care of my toddler, and getting to work. I hope knowing that even licensed therapists take medication reminds you that you’re a human, I’m a human, and taking medication for your mental health is more than alright.”

I’m a better
with
#ALittleHelpFromMyMeds

I cannot believe I waited so long to talk to my physician about my anxiety. I have been on my anxiety medication for less than a year, but I have already learned better coping skills and love navigating this new life with less anxiety.”

Bryn G.
I’m a better
with
#ALittleHelpFromMyMeds

I used to be paralyzed with anxiety about the climate emergency. But now, with a little help from my meds, I feel calm enough to plan for the future. To start healing myself and the planet.”

We’ll donate $10* for every story shared.

Sharing your story will benefit Sad Girls Club, a non-profit destigmatizing mental wellness for millennial and Gen Z women, girls, and femmes of color through community, mental wellness education, and free access to professional mental healthcare services

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Almost one in three Black or African-American adults say their culture is against mental health medication

23%

POC are 23% less likely than white adults to have taken meds or know anyone who has

52%

52% haven’t told their family they take meds versus 25% of white adults

*Except where noted, all statistics on page from Censuswide survey of 2,039 general US respondents natrep (weighted to be natrep by gender age region) between 30.03.2022 - 05.04.2022. 1Health Serv Res. 2004 Apr; 39(2): 393–416. *Up to $10,000

1 in 3

Almost one in three Black or African-American adults say their culture is against mental health medication

23%

POC are 23% less likely than white adults to have taken meds or know anyone who has

52%

52% haven’t told their family they take meds versus 75% of white adults

*Except where noted, all statistics on page from Censuswide survey of 2,039 general US respondents natrep (weighted to be natrep by gender age region) between 30.03.2022 - 05.04.2022. 1Health Serv Res. 2004 Apr; 39(2): 393–416. *Up to $10,000