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Hearts 4 Minds, a Jacksonville-based nonprofit dedicated to breaking the stigma of mental health, is excited to unveil a new mural at the Jacksonville University Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences.
Hearts 4 Minds Announces #ChalkItUp4Life Campaign to Spark Mental Health Conversations This May
Hearts 4 Minds, a Jacksonville nonprofit dedicated to breaking the stigma of mental health and facilitating early identification and treatment of mental illness through tools, resources and education, is unveiling a new mural as part of its Murals with Meaning program in San Marco on August 19 at 9:30 a.m. The mural is located on the wall of the Bank of America San Marco.
Local organization Hearts 4 Minds (H4M) now offers certified QPR Institute Suicide Prevention Training, adding to its roster of mental health care initiatives. The method is based on the CPR model with steps anyone can take to help prevent suicide.
Hearts 4 Minds Founder Sheryl Johnson has been awarded the Melody Starr Anne Bishop Community Service Award.
Heart 4 Minds Inc. is unveiling its newest mural at the center, located at 5927 Old Timuquana Road on Saturday, April 8.
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The Players Championship announced that it has used proceeds from the 2024 tournament to award its Red Coats Community Grants, named for The Players "Red Coats," the past chairs who oversee the grant application process.
Heart 4 Minds, a Jacksonville-based nonprofit, recently unveiled a new mural at Jacksonville University Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the importance of mental well-being and celebrate the resilience of those living with mental health conditions. Here at Hearts 4 Minds, we're gearing up to make some noise and spread awareness throughout the month!
This year, Mayo Clinic has awarded a combined total of $322,863.47 in grants to 28 organizations and programs that will address the key community health needs identified in the Northeast Florida Community Health Needs Assessment.
We know how isolating it can be to have a loved one in the throes of a mental health crisis. That's why we're taking you on a journey through the maze of guilt and the feeling of being "stuck" that often comes with it. We're here to remind you that it's okay to ask for help, to connect with resources, to speak up. Mental health is as critical as physical health, and it's time we started treating it that way.
“Everything we do is based in a concept of destigmatization, unapologetic conversations about mental illness…” Sheryl Johnson, Founder and CEO of Hearts 4 Minds, states.
The Players Championship Sawgrass donated the murals to Hearts 4 Minds as one of them is located in San Marco Square.
THE PLAYERS Championship’s Red Coats made a surprise visit to the nonprofit organization “Hearts 4 Minds” which was selected to receive funding from THE PLAYERS Red Coats’ Community Grant program.
“We decided it’s going to be a birthday party to turn something tragic into something positive and celebrate that and have a little family fun. We’re very excited,” said Johnson.
A Jacksonville non-profit is working to break the stigma of mental health and on Saturday they unveiled a mural on the Bank of America wall in San Marco.
Bold Journey caught up with Hearts 4 Minds founder Sheryl Johnson and shared their insightful conversation.
Through the Foundation they created, Hearts 4 Minds, individuals and families are finding life-saving assistance more so than life-threatening alienation.
Inspire to Rise, Inc. is thrilled to partner with Hearts 4 Minds and Heartspace Art on these beautiful murals creating awareness about mental illness and the need for suicide prevention resources and services.
Once again this year, THE PLAYERS Championship hosted a forum of experts on an issue important to people throughout the community. On Friday, March 3, a panel discussion on “Driving Dialogue for Mental Health” was presented by Optum at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse.
Mental wellbeing has become a focal point for many in the wake of the pandemic, which arguably compounded pre-existing psychological and emotional challenges.
As a college student at the University of Pennsylvania, Alison Malmon had exciting prospects on her wide-open future’s radar, both personally and professionally. But, when her older brother and only sibling, Brian, took his own life, all that changed for the college junior.
In front of an old church building on Timuquana and Blanding Roads on the Westside in Jacksonville, you will find a new, brightly colored mural that is hoping to raise awareness about mental health in the community.
One in five adolescents report having a major depressive episode within the last year. Sheryl Johnson with Hearts4Minds and TJ Ward with Project Opioid joined The Morning Show to discuss what the opioid epidemic looks like in Northeast Florida.
The nation’s young people are in crisis.
Florida hospitals are jammed this winter with children and young adults visiting emergency rooms after suspected suicide attempts.
The beauty of art meets the wellness of mind in mural art renderings located throughout the city as part of a $100,000 Murals with Meaning initiative.
Hearts 4 Minds brings its latest mural project to Avondale. The mural installation took place throughout November and will be unveiled at Christmas in Avondale on Dec. 3.
Hearts 4 Minds is unveiling a new mural during Christmas in Avondale as part of its Murals with Meaning program at 5:30 pm. Saturday.
Breaking the stigma of mental health through 'art' that uplifts the community. Murals with Meaning highlights 'mental health awareness' and striving to connect those struggling with mental health resources.
Sheryl Johnson, founder of Hearts 4 Minds, sat down with Connor Overbay and the Who Are You podcast to discuss Alex’s story and the creation of Hearts 4 Minds to honor him. Thank you so much to Who Are You for helping us share our message.
Hearts 4 Minds founder Sheryl Johnson recently sat down with the Swan Dive podcast! She discussed Alex’s story and how we’re keeping his memory alive by helping others. A big thank you to Swan Dive for helping us spread our message.
Hearts 4 Minds founder Sheryl Johnson spoke to the Southside Business Men’s Club at Fogo de Chao on August 17, 2022 regarding mental health and the creation of Hearts 4 Minds.
Voyage Jacksonville highlights Sheryl Johnson as Daily Inspiration. Learn more about Sheryl and Hearts 4 Minds.
Sheryl Johnson sat down with Tom McManus of the “The Horse’s Mouth”. The Horse’s Mouth is a unique talk show where Tom’s guests sidle up to his bar to discuss the intersection of sports, business, and life.
Local coffee roaster Haymaker Coffee is teaming up with local nonprofit Hearts 4 Minds to help support the nonprofit’s goal of altering how people look at mental health.
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Jacksonville University partnered with Hearts 4 Minds to bring two impactful murals to its Health Sciences Complex, with renowned local artist David Nackashi at the helm. These murals are more than just art — they are a visual tribute to mental health awareness designed to support those affected by mental illness and share lifesaving resources with the community.