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Education

Providing leadership and funding to improve mental health literacy and awareness - eliminating the stigma and the barriers it creates to treatment and recovery.

Research

Providing funding for neurological research of the biological causes of and cures for mental illness, especially in children and young adults.

Programming

Providing funding and leadership for prototypical programming models in order to provide the initial results necessary to prove effectiveness and replicate across the country.

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The SHINE Initiative will be a leader in the effort to recognize mental illness in children and young adults as a mainstream health issue. In pursuit of this mission, the SHINE Initiative develops funding and strategic alliances to improve public awareness and understanding of mental health issues, research and treatment.