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Join the #MentalHealthIs Challenge from The Weissman Children’s Foundation and help us build a world where every child feels supported, understood, and free from stigma. Mental health is part of everyone's story. What does it mean to you?
Join the #MentalHealthIs Challenge from The Weissman Children’s Foundation and help us build a world where every child feels supported, understood, and free from stigma. Mental health is part of everyone's story. What does it mean to you?
One Voice. Big Impact.
One Voice. Big Impact.
Every submission to the #MentalHealthIs Challenge becomes a powerful voice for change, directly translating into one child receiving a free therapy session through the Weissman Children's Foundation. Your participation is a beacon of hope for families in need.
Voices of Impact
Voices of Impact
Voices of Impact
Discover how the #MentalHealthIs campaign is transforming lives and breaking stigma, one story at a time. Hear from those leading the charge.
Discover how the #MentalHealthIs campaign is transforming lives and breaking stigma, one story at a time. Hear from those leading the charge.
Montell Jordan
Grammy nominated Singer, Songwriter, & Producer
"#MentalHealthIs undervalued, underappreciated, and underserved... Weissman is on the frontlines of making sure that this is a very essential part of our growth, of our advancement, and of our health." -Montell Jordan, Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and producer"
Sean Astin
Actor - Goonies, Lord of the Rings, Stranger Things
"#mentalhealthis so beautiful, so worth it, always a work in progress, sometimes far away, sometimes, with support... it's right back again. Weissman Children’s Foundation, wishing you much love… and happy mental health."
JC Escarra
Catcher for the NY Yankees
"#mentalhealthis very important to me… stay strong, seek help, and go Yanks!"
Montell Jordan
Grammy nominated Singer, Songwriter, & Producer
"#MentalHealthIs undervalued, underappreciated, and underserved... Weissman is on the frontlines of making sure that this is a very essential part of our growth, of our advancement, and of our health." -Montell Jordan, Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and producer"
Sean Astin
Actor - Goonies, Lord of the Rings, Stranger Things
"#mentalhealthis so beautiful, so worth it, always a work in progress, sometimes far away, sometimes, with support... it's right back again. Weissman Children’s Foundation, wishing you much love… and happy mental health."
JC Escarra
Catcher for the NY Yankees
"#mentalhealthis very important to me… stay strong, seek help, and go Yanks!"
Montell Jordan
Grammy nominated Singer, Songwriter, & Producer
"#mentalhealthis undervalued, underappreciated, and underserved... Weissman is on the frontlines of making sure that this is a very essential part of our growth, of our advancement, and of our health."
Sean Astin
Actor - Goonies, Lord of the Rings, Stranger Things
"#mentalhealthis so beautiful, so worth it, always a work in progress, sometimes far away, sometimes, with support... it's right back again. Weissman Children’s Foundation, wishing you much love… and happy mental health."
JC Escarra
Catcher for the NY Yankees
"#mentalhealthis very important to me… stay strong, seek help, and go Yanks!"
Our Collective Voices
Our Collective Voices
Our Collective Voices
Explore stories from participants who share their experiences and efforts in breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.
Explore stories from participants who share their experiences and efforts in breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.
Join the Challenge
Join the Challenge
Join the Challenge
Step 1: Join the Mental Health Is… Challenge
Step 1: Join the Mental Health Is… Challenge
Step 1: Join the Mental Health Is… Challenge
Create your content completing "I'm taking the Weissman Children's Foundation's #MentalHealthIs Challenge. Mental Health Is _____".
Include the hashtag #MentalHealthIs in your post caption.
Tag @WeissmanChildrensFoundation (Optional but appreciated!).
Tag 3 friends and challenge them to amplify their voices for mental health awareness.
Create your content completing "I'm taking the Weissman Children's Foundation's #MentalHealthIs Challenge. Mental Health Is _____".
Include the hashtag #MentalHealthIs in your post caption.
Tag @WeissmanChildrensFoundation (Optional but appreciated!).
Tag 3 friends and challenge them to amplify their voices for mental health awareness.
Step 2: Call for Nominations: WCF Mental Health Impact Award
Step 2: Call for Nominations: WCF Mental Health Impact Award
Step 2: Call for Nominations: WCF Mental Health Impact Award
Nominate yourself or someone else for our WCF Mental Health Impact Award to be recognized as a champion of mental health at our WCF Music with a Mission benefit concert on Oct 16, 2025.
Nominate yourself or someone else for our WCF Mental Health Impact Award to be recognized as a champion of mental health at our WCF Music with a Mission benefit concert on Oct 16, 2025.
Step 3: Take the Pledge
Step 3: Take the Pledge
Step 3: Take the Pledge
Explore our WCF Toolkit and SMART Pledge Worksheet for inspiration on how to take action to promote mental health.
Complete your #TakeThePledge graphic with your action step (ex. get active, spend time in nature, donate to WCF to sponsor one child’s free therapy):
Share your graphic with friends and family and/or post on social media (and tag us in your post for the chance to be shared on our page! @weissmanchildrensfoundation).
Explore our WCF Toolkit and SMART Pledge Worksheet for inspiration on how to take action to promote mental health.
Complete your #TakeThePledge graphic with your action step (ex. get active, spend time in nature, donate to WCF to sponsor one child’s free therapy):
Share your graphic with friends and family and/or post on social media (and tag us in your post for the chance to be shared on our page! @weissmanchildrensfoundation).
Mental Health ABCs
Mental Health ABCs
Mental Health ABCs
Explore diverse resources to understand and tackle children's mental health issues. Learn how to support, communicate, and destigmatize effectively.
Explore diverse resources to understand and tackle children's mental health issues. Learn how to support, communicate, and destigmatize effectively.
Stigma Tips
Learn effective strategies to break the stigma surrounding mental illness in young minds.
Parent Talks
Engage in meaningful conversations with your child about mental health to support their emotional journey.
Symptoms
Recognize early signs of mental health issues in children and take proactive steps for their well-being.
Fact Sheets
Access comprehensive fact sheets to educate yourself and others about critical mental health topics.
Support Services
Find evidence-based support services and resources tailored to your child's mental health needs.
Stigma Tips
Learn effective strategies to break the stigma surrounding mental illness in young minds.
Parent Talks
Engage in meaningful conversations with your child about mental health to support their emotional journey.
Symptoms
Recognize early signs of mental health issues in children and take proactive steps for their well-being.
Fact Sheets
Access comprehensive fact sheets to educate yourself and others about critical mental health topics.
Support Services
Find evidence-based support services and resources tailored to your child's mental health needs.
Stigma Tips
Learn effective strategies to break the stigma surrounding mental illness in young minds.
Parent Talks
Engage in meaningful conversations with your child about mental health to support their emotional journey.
Symptoms
Recognize early signs of mental health issues in children and take proactive steps for their well-being.
Fact Sheets
Access comprehensive fact sheets to educate yourself and others about critical mental health topics.
Support Services
Find evidence-based support services and resources tailored to your child's mental health needs.
Our Mission and Impact
Our Mission and Impact
Our Mission and Impact
Our Story
Our Story
Our Story
Measurable Change
Measurable Change
Measurable Change
Leadership
Leadership
Leadership
Impact Stories
Impact Stories
Impact Stories
Support Beyond the Challenge
Your support fuels change
Make a one-time donation, pledge monthly, or explore corporate matching to make a lasting impact on children's mental health.
Support Beyond the Challenge
Your support fuels change
Make a one-time donation, pledge monthly, or explore corporate matching to make a lasting impact on children's mental health.
Support Beyond the Challenge
Your support fuels change
Make a one-time donation, pledge monthly, or explore corporate matching to make a lasting impact on children's mental health.