Ad Council Announces $65 Million Multi-Year Mental Health Initiative

Huntsman Mental Health Institute Makes Lead $15 Million Contribution

Study Released Today Finds Half of Americans Cite Having a Mental Health Condition and Only About Half are Getting Help or Treatment

New effort will unite leading brands, marketers, media companies and non-profits to address unprecedented U.S. mental health crisis

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Half (49%) of American residents ages 16 to 65 say they have a mental health condition, and of those who report a condition, only about half (48%) say they're getting help or treatment, according to a new study conducted in May to June 2022 released today by the Ad Council. Additionally, 43% do not feel comfortable talking to people close to them about their emotions and how they are feeling. To address the mental health crisis throughout the U.S. and encourage people to take steps to support their mental health, the Ad Council announced plans for a wide-reaching and comprehensive communications effort. With a founding gift of $15 million from Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI), the national Mental Health Initiative has set a goal of $65 million over the next seven years.