Amanda has learned the necessity of speaking up for what she believes in and hopes to impart this message to everyone she encounters. Using her voice, regardless of who is listening, truly has become Amanda’s superpower – one she’s extremely proud of. By partnering with these incredible organizations, Amanda hopes to continue her mental health advocacy and activism by raising awareness to break stigmas daily.
International Bipolar Foundation – Face of Hope and Recovery
“International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF), formerly known as California Bipolar Foundation, was founded in June 2007 in San Diego, California by four parents with children affected by bipolar disorder. Well aware of the trauma that bipolar disorder can cause for those living with the illness and their families, these parents felt compelled to do something constructive to help. We focus on mental health awareness, in addition to our education, resources, and supportive connection for all who are touched by bipolar disorder. We also highlight and honor the multitude of remarkable contributions that those living with bipolar disorder continue to offer throughout our world. We stand united in the belief that black lives and black mental health matter, and we will continue to take a stand for the black community.”
view Amanda’s story with IBPF here
National Alliance on Mental Illness – Bipolar Disorder Advocate
“The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation’s leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an alliance of more than 600 local Affiliates and 48 State Organizations who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.”
view Amanda’s work with NAMI here
Mental Health Action Network – Partner
“On May 20, 2021, a coalition of more than 1400 nonprofits, brands, government agencies, and influential leaders from 32 countries came together to shift our mental health culture from awareness to action on the first Mental Health Action Day! Together, we spread the message that we can take actions to improve our mental health just like our physical health far and wide, reaching over a billion views and public engagements, and we’re only just getting started!”
To Write Love On Her Arms – Guest Author
“To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.”
view Amanda’s guest blog on TWLOHA here
One Mind – Lived Experience Profile
“Influenced by their son Brandon’s schizophrenia diagnosis, Shari and Garen Staglin launched One Mind in 1995 to bridge the gaps that they saw in mental health research funding and patient support. Since then, One Mind has become the leading brain health nonprofit committed to healing the lives of people impacted by brain illness and injury through global, collaborative action. At the helm of this groundbreaking work is Brandon, now the President of One Mind.”
view Amanda’s story with One Mind here
DiveThru – Ambassador
“DiveThru is a mental health app and organization that helps you take charge of your mental health via our simple daily routine and interactive tools so you can lead a mentally healthier and more fulfilling life. The DiveThru app is filled with hundreds of tools created by licensed therapists that are designed to help you lead a mentally healthier and more fulfilling life.”
view Amanda’s work with DiveThru here
Make Good Together – Promise Maker
“MakeGoodTogether aims to empower people to be the leaders that the world so desperately needs. Their mission encourages people to model behaviors that align with prioritizing the health and well-being of the entire global Human Family.”
view Amanda’s Ethical Influence Pledge here
Trauma Tree – Peer Support Resource
“Trauma Tree is a website dedicated to providing trauma informed care to individuals experiencing symptoms of mental health disorders, disability, chronic illness & chronic pain. At times, this world is not designed for us. It’s time to elevate the standard of care we receive in our day-to-day. Elevate your standard of mental health care, because despite what you’ve been through, you still deserve to grow.“
view Amanda’s work with Trauma Tree here
