Mental health is health. A new research institute at Indiana University, made possible by a $3 million donation from the Jim Irsay family, has formally launched its mission to become a leading national center for addressing the stigma surrounding mental illness and other health issues such as HIV, epilepsy, cancer, dementia and addiction.

Joining together to make a difference. Our recent Beyond the Sidelines event raised $1.1 million for Kicking The Stigma, part of more than $25M committed to mental health initiatives since 2020.

Colts Vice Chair/Owner Kalen Jackson this week joined the founders of Julien's Auctions, who will auction off iconic guitars owned by Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Eric Clapton and Kurt Cobain, with a portion of the proceeds funding the Kicking The Stigma Action Grants. For more info on the November auction, visit juliensauctions.com.

In 2020, the Indianapolis Colts and the Jim Irsay family launched Kicking The Stigma — an initiative created to raise awareness about mental health and remove the stigma often associated with mental health disorders. To learn more, visit www.Colts.com/KTS.

In 2020, the Indianapolis Colts and the Jim Irsay family launched Kicking The Stigma — an initiative created to raise awareness about mental health and remove the stigma often associated with mental health disorders. To learn more, visit www.Colts.com/KTS.

Participating in a joint service project, Colts and Bears players and coaches built Kicking The Stigma Kits for elementary-aged children that promote kindness, provide stress-relieving activities, and raise awareness about the importance of being kind and wrote thank you notes for mental health professionals that will be delivered throughout the community on World Mental Health Day, October 10th.

In celebration of My Cause My Cleats, Colts defensive end Ben Banogu and safety Julian Blackmon will wear Kicking The Stigma cleats in an effort to spotlight mental health awareness and help remove the stigma associated with mental health disorders and illnesses.

Colts Vice Chair/Owner Kalen Jackson joins Larra Overton and Matt Taylor in studio to discuss the growth of Kicking The Stigma, the Irsay family initiative to raise awareness about mental health disorders and remove the stigma associated with these illnesses and dedicating the Monday Night Football game versus the Steelers to spotlight mental health awareness.

Up & Adams host, Kay Adams, joins Larra Overton and Matt Taylor in studio. Kay is excited about being the host of Friday's Beyond The Sidelines fundraiser event benefiting Kicking The Stigma - the Indianapolis Colts, and Irsay family initiative to raise awareness about mental health disorders and remove the stigma associated with these illnesses. While in studio, Kay chatted about her new FanDuel weekday show, Up & Adams, which she broadcasted live from the Colts Productions studio, prioritizing mental health and her involvement with Kicking The Stigma, and why Colts fans should still be optimistic about this Colts team's ability to rebound even after a tough start to the season.

As a part of Mental Awareness Month, the Irsay Family along with Indianapolis Colts players, coaches, and office staff took part in a Find Your Anchor Boxing Event. The group assembled 300 care boxes for the grassroots movement charity aimed at suicide prevention, awareness and education.

Following the loss of their daughter, Ryan and Emma Kelly share their story of grief and offer support to those who have experienced the same.

To kick off Mental Health Awareness Month, The Jim Irsay family met with the media to preview Kurt Cobain's iconic guitar used in Nirvana's landmark Smells Like Teen Spirit music video. The iconic 1969 Fender electric guitar will be auctioned as part of the Music Icons auction, May 20-22 in New York.

Indianapolis Colts vice chari/owner Kalen Jackson details her support of Kicking The Stigma and Project Healthy Minds for this year's My Cause, My Cleats initiative.

The Jim Irsay family have committed $500,000 to the Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network, a cognitive health and mental wellness network providing transformative care to veterans and first responders experiencing post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries and substance abuse.

As the Indianapolis Colts dedicated their Week 2 game to bringing attention to mental health, members of the organization speak out on their continued focus to bringing attention to their Kicking The Stigma initiative on mental health awareness.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger talks about his personal experience with mental health and how important it is to talk about what you are going through.

The Colts and the Irsay family has launched Kicking the Stigma, a comprehensive initiative to raise awareness about mental health disorders and to remove the shame and stigma too often associated with these illnesses.

To learn more, visit Colts.com/KTS.

Indianapolis Colts players Carson Wentz, Kenny Moore II and Zaire Franklin join Colts Director of Player Engagement David Thornton in a roundtable discussion hosted by Team Counselor Elizabeth White.

The Colts and the Irsay family has launched Kicking the Stigma, a comprehensive initiative to raise awareness about mental health disorders and to remove the shame and stigma too often associated with these illnesses.

To learn more, visit Colts.com/KTS.

Actor and Stand-Up Comedian Mike Epps explains the difficulties of explaining his own feelings regarding mental health in show business and how he is using his own struggles to help others.

The Indianapolis Colts and the Irsay family has launched Kicking the Stigma, a comprehensive initiative to raise awareness about mental health disorders and to remove the shame and stigma too often associated with these illnesses.

To learn more, visit Colts.com/KTS.

Representatives from the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Greater Indianapolis share why advocating for mental health is so important, and why they are excited to be involved with Kicking the Stigma.

The Indianapolis Colts and the Irsay family has launched Kicking the Stigma, a comprehensive initiative to raise awareness about mental health disorders and to remove the shame and stigma too often associated with these illnesses.

To learn more, visit Colts.com/KTS.

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard opens up about the importance of seeking help when you need it.

The Colts and the Irsay family has launched Kicking the Stigma, a comprehensive initiative to raise awareness about mental health disorders and to remove the shame and stigma too often associated with these illnesses.

To learn more, visit Colts.com/KTS.

Hall of Fame running back Edgerrin James expresses how if people can normalize talking about what they are going through, then we all can help each other.

The Indianapolis Colts and the Irsay family has launched Kicking the Stigma, a comprehensive initiative to raise awareness about mental health disorders and to remove the shame and stigma too often associated with these illnesses.

To learn more, visit Colts.com/KTS.

Producer and Director Cameron Crowe describes how mental health impacted his family growing up and how committed he is to having conversations about the struggles and using his platform to help others.

The Indianapolis Colts and the Irsay family has launched Kicking the Stigma, a comprehensive initiative to raise awareness about mental health disorders and to remove the shame and stigma too often associated with these illnesses.

To learn more, visit Colts.com/KTS.

Indianapolis Colts legend Reggie Wayne explains the importance of talking about mental health and regularly checking in on your friends.

The Colts and the Irsay family has launched Kicking the Stigma, a comprehensive initiative to raise awareness about mental health disorders and to remove the shame and stigma too often associated with these illnesses.

To learn more, visit Colts.com/KTS.

Artist and entertainer Snoop Dogg discusses the significant role music can play in combatting mental illness, and why it's important to talk about your mental health.

The Indianapolis Colts and the Irsay family has launched Kicking the Stigma, a comprehensive initiative to raise awareness about mental health disorders and to remove the shame and stigma too often associated with these illnesses.

To learn more, visit Colts.com/KTS.

Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning encourages those struggling with mental health to take the first steps to talk about it and seek help.

The Indianapolis Colts and the Irsay family has launched Kicking the Stigma, a comprehensive initiative to raise awareness about mental health disorders and to remove the shame and stigma too often associated with these illnesses.

To learn more, visit Colts.com/KTS.