National Committee for Mental Hygiene

The National Committee for Mental Hygiene was an organization founded in 1909 aimed at improving mental health awareness, education, and treatment in the United States. It worked to reduce stigma, promote research, and advocate for better mental health services. The committee helped to shape public understanding of mental health issues and supported efforts to make mental health care more accessible and effective. Over time, it contributed significantly to the development of mental health policies and the destigmatization of mental illness, laying the groundwork for contemporary mental health advocacy and services.