On Sunday, May 17, 2026, Loma Linda Behavioral Health held its eighth annual Stand Up to Stigma 5K, bringing together about 900 community members of all ages, including staff. Held during Mental Health Month, the event encourages the community to come together, start conversations about mental health and help break down the stigma surrounding mental health conditions.
Why We Did It
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 60 million U.S. adults live with a mental illness, and the World Health Organization reports that one in seven adolescents, ages 10 to 19, experience a mental health disorder. This underscores why holding space for conversations about mental health is more important than ever. The annual Stand Up to Stigma 5K reinforces the message that mental health should be treated with the same urgency and respect as physical health by bringing families, advocates and professionals together in a fun and accessible way.
