Silence the Shame's mission is to empower and educate communities on mental health and wellness.
Silence the Shame, Inc. is dedicated to revolutionizing mental health in vulnerable communities. Our holistic approach addresses the root causes of mental health stigma, reduces suicide rates, and improves overall health outcomes. We believe in treating mental health as a spectrum, focusing on wellness, prevention, and recovery in addition to illness. By recognizing the connection between mental and physical well-being, we strive to eliminate barriers to care and advocate for better environmental conditions. Through innovative programs promoting health literacy, equity, positive youth development, and self-care, we are creating a culture of support and healing. Join us in our mission to transform mental health care and make a lasting impact on underserved communities.
Core Values
Our History
In May 2016, music executive veteran Atlanta, Georgia native Shanti Das partnered with celebrities, influencers, and industry colleagues to launch the mental health stigma campaign #silencetheshame, jumpstarted the conversation about mental illness and suicide. On May 5, 2017, Das and a small group of community volunteers promoted the inaugural National Silence the Shame Day as a global awareness initiative to peel back the layers of shame and stigma related to mental health. The campaign received over 90,000,000 impressions, reached 75,000,000 people on social media, and was one of Atlanta's top five trending hashtags. As a result, The Hip-Hop Professional Foundation was founded by Das in August 2017. In 2018, the organization changed the Hip-Hop Professional Foundation's name to Silence the Shame, Inc. to maintain branding and engage donors to support mental health and suicide prevention. In addition, Das's community collaboration has helped change the conversation about mental health and envisions communities collaborating to improve access to mental health services and supports and prioritize mental wellness.
