Michael Wallace Foundation for Mental Wellness

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Nurturing your mental well-being is much like tending a garden. It requires ongoing care.  We do that better when we can learn from each other. And we only do that by sharing.

Perspective, 21 Years

Perspective, 21 Years

21 years ago on this morning, Michael walked out of his home in Menlo Park, California. For 21 years, we have searched, struggled, grieved, and have done our best to support others. Yesterday, I was reminded that today,...

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2022 Michael’s Run

2022 Michael’s Run

After a two year hiatus we are so happy to announce that we will finally be able to hold the 10th annual Michael's 5k Walk/Run! Join us at the Eagles on October 8th, 2022 for a 10am startHere's a look back through the...

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The Vanished Podcast

The Vanished Podcast

Michael's story was recently featured on The Vanished Podcast.  It's always a little scary letting other poeple tell his story. We think they did a wonderful job letting the world know who Michael is. We appreciate the...

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Went to visit you

Went to visit you

I Went to Visit You Today...Went to visit you today.  To wish you a Merry Christmas. Sounds weird as nothing merry about you not being here. However as I stood there sad and crying thinking about all the things I have...

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Deconstructing Stigma

Deconstructing Stigma

Deconstructing Stigma...This has to be one of my proudest moments. First, I was chosen to be in the book called Deconstructing Stigma with a very large ribbon cutting ceremony.  3 years later, I was asked if my story...

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Suicide

Suicide

Such a scary word right. Can’t happen to you and your family right. That’s a embarrassing word. Someone that does that must have had a terrible life.

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18 Years

18 Years

18 years ago, on this day, my brother walked away from his home in Menlo Park, California. He was depressed, and anxious, and felt he lived in a world of people who just “don’t get it”.

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