4th Annual Day of Wellness
SAVE THE DATE
KICK THE STIGMA
Saturday, May 30, 2026
DuBois City Park
DuBois, Pennsylvania!
ABOUT KICK THE STIGMA
Vision:
To create welcoming, inclusive spaces where individuals of all ages and abilities can explore personal growth, wellness, and creativity. We envision communities where people feel empowered to pursue emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, nutritional, and physical well-being—while connecting with others and discovering their potential.
Mission:
Our mission is to promote whole-person wellness by offering engaging experiences that inspire learning, connection, and self-expression. Through community events and partnerships, we provide opportunities for individuals to build confidence, share ideas, and access resources that support lifelong well-being and personal success.
The FUN:
Engaging and FUN activities: KICK THE STIGMA Kickball tournament, Pickleball tournament You bet prizes will be involved! MORE exciting sports to come this year Goat Yoga, climbing wall, mindfulness activities, yard games, music entertainment, food trucks!!
Wellness Pillars:
A sense of wellness in multiple areas impacts mental health and overall well-being, but it’s not just about therapy! We want you to be equipped! Gain information on areas of emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, nutritional, and physical wellness.
Resources:
Attendees can choose to speak to community members and businesses or gather resources to gain information in specific wellness areas in between the Fun!
The numbers that speak:
Mental Health in America – 2025 Snapshot
* 1 in 5 U.S. adults (approx. 57.8 million people) experience some form of mental illness each year.
*5.5% of adults (14.1 million) live with serious mental illness.
*Anxiety disorders affect 12.5% of adults, making this the most common emotional struggle.
*Depression affects 5.0% of adults, often co-occurs with anxiety.
*Female adults report higher rates of mental illness (27.2%) compared to males (18.1%). [theglobals…istics.com]
Among Youth:
**40% of high school students report feeling persistently sad or hopeless.
**20% seriously consider suicide, highlighting an urgent need for support.
**LGBTQ+ adults experience mental illness at over twice the national average (50.2%).
The Impact of Mental Health Stigma
- 84% of U.S. adults believe the term “mental illness” still carries stigma.
- 35% admit they would view someone differently if they knew they had a mental health condition.
- Stigma is a major barrier to care—globally, two-thirds of people with mental illness do not seek help.
- In a global survey, 80% of individuals said stigma was worse than the symptoms of their condition.
- Self-stigma slows recovery and worsens symptoms, especially among youth and marginalized groups. [therapyroute.com]
