Bring Change to Mind (BC2M)

Every Conversation Counts! 🗣️ That was the theme of our recent Middle School Student Mental Health Summit, and the results prove our students took it to heart! We are thrilled to report on the measurable success of the day: -->100% of students left with a better understanding that every conversation counts when it comes to mental health. -->93% feel more equipped to check in on a struggling friend. A heartfelt thank you to all the students, advisors, volunteers, BC2M staff, and partners who helped us empower the next generation of mental health advocates. Email me at connie.p@bringchange2mind.org to see how you can start a club! #EveryConversationCounts #MentalHealth #StudentVoice #MiddleSchool #BringChangeToMind #SchoolWellbeing Bring Change to Mind (BC2M)

I'll be speaking at AMLE25 on Nov 05 - 08, 2025. I would love to see you there! But more importantly our amazing Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) middle school students will be sharing their experiences!

Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) is doing impactful work championing open, stigma-free conversations about mental health. Their mission is simple yet powerful: normalize the conversation and #endstigma surrounding mental health through youth programs in schools, national campaigns, and cultural movements. Growing up, I experienced firsthand the stigma around mental health in South Asian communities, where we're conditioned to "hold it together" and mental health challenges were viewed as a weakness rather than talking openly and/or seeking support. I’m so honored to join the Board of this incredible organization! #youthmentalhealth #youthwellbeing #teenmentalhealth #bringchange2mind #everyconversationcounts

BC2M is thrilled to welcome Reema Mitra to our Board of Directors.  Reema brings over two decades of leadership experience with organizations including Jacobs, PwC, and Russell Reynolds Associates. As the Founder of The Ghosh Foundation, she now channels her deep strategic insight and commitment to social impact toward advancing youth mental health and well-being.  Reema’s work aligns closely with BC2M’s mission to empower young people to build connected, empathetic, and supportive school communities where conversations about mental health are welcome and stigma-free. Our evidence-based Student Programs have a proven track record of creating meaningful shifts in school culture and help-seeking behaviors across the country. We are honored to have Reema’s passion and perspective guiding our work.  Please join us in welcoming her to BC2M!  https://lnkd.in/ecU8X9W4

We’re proud to announce that, on October 27th, we’re partnering with The Town Hall's Civic Discourse program on a session about dismantling the stigmas around mental health. Civic Discourse features visionaries and thinkers who explore some of the nation’s most complex challenges—and offers thought provoking ideas that can help solve them. The event will open with personal remarks from one of our wonderful BC2M High School Program Club Members. The panel, which will be moderated by WebMD's Laura J. Downey, will feature the research lead of our AAPI pilot program, CUNY School of Medicine's Dr Lu, alongside leaders from NAMI and Mammoth Brands. They will be exploring why mental health stigmas persist and what it takes to change the narrative. This free event is open to the public. Space is limited, so register now to save your spot! 📍The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street, NYC) 📅 Monday, October 27th ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM 🎟️ https://bit.ly/48xNulh #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma #Leadership #Community #BringChangeToMind

Join BC2M and other mental health leaders for a powerful conversation on dismantling stigma. https://lnkd.in/eWRXGZZ9

Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) is proud to announce that on October 27 we’re partnering with The Town Hall’s Civic Discourse program. Civic Discourse features visionaries and thinkers who explore some of the nation’s most complex challenges—and offers thought-provoking ideas that can help solve them. This upcoming session will be on dismantling the stigmas around mental health. One of our student's will be opening the event with personal remarks, and the research lead of our AAPI pilot program, Dr Lu, will be featured on the panel. Together, panelists will examine why stigmas persist, how they differ across communities, and what it takes to change narratives and dismantle barriers to mental health care. I hope to see any New York based friends there!