Founded in 2017 by executive music veteran Shanti Das, Silence the Shame, Inc engages with over 65,000 youth and adults annually to offer stress management and coping techniques to promote healthy living. We exist to eliminate stigma and reduce health disparities and suicide rates among at-risk populations. Our mission is to empower and educate communities on mental health and wellness. We envision being a world leader in erasing the stigma and educating communities on mental wellness through community conversations, compelling content, and outreach programs. We share culturally responsive content to educate communities about mental health and wellness, mental illness and crisis, and youth resilience and recovery.