GREG ELLIS
A few years ago I received the sad news that an NFL legendary
iconic football player ended his life by way of Suicide. Even though i
did not know him personally, I could not help but to hurt for him and
his family. It was at that moment that I really started to pay attention
to mental health, and the lasting negative effects it has on families
across the world. In addition I also realized I have been around individuals with undiagnosed and misdiagnosed mental health disorders all of my life, ranging from teammates, friends, family, and even myself. Most of them including myself suffered in silence and ignored the problem.
iconic football player ended his life by way of Suicide. Even though i
did not know him personally, I could not help but to hurt for him and
his family. It was at that moment that I really started to pay attention
to mental health, and the lasting negative effects it has on families
across the world. In addition I also realized I have been around individuals with undiagnosed and misdiagnosed mental health disorders all of my life, ranging from teammates, friends, family, and even myself. Most of them including myself suffered in silence and ignored the problem.
It saddens me when I think about all the hurt
and loss of life that came from undiagnosed or misdiagnosed mental
wellness challenges. Also it motivated me to do something to help. It
is with this motivation that inspired me to create "Getting My Help,"
which is a mental wellness foundation.
and loss of life that came from undiagnosed or misdiagnosed mental
wellness challenges. Also it motivated me to do something to help. It
is with this motivation that inspired me to create "Getting My Help,"
which is a mental wellness foundation.
THE GOAL
All people have the opportunity to live a holistic, healthy, and productive life, despite any mental wellness challenges.
THE MISSION
We aim to raise awareness through community events and created media content.
980 MILLION
According to research, 980 million people have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder. This means 1 out of every 8 people worldwide has been diagnosed with some type of mental wellness challenge, not counting those who are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed.
THE MOVEMENT
Would you consider joining the mental wellness movement by making a donation to support our goal of ensuring that mental wellness challenges do not prevent anyone from living a holistic, healthy, and productive life?
