Welcome to the Jevon K. Lampkin Foundation established in his memory.

"Every person, regardless of race or ethnicity, should seek help if they have a mental health problem or symptoms of a mental disorder."
David Satcher, M.D., Former, U.S. Surgeon General

My son's death has left an enormous void in the world. It is my desire that something good come out of his death. I intend to work along side the mental health agencies in Philadelphia and New Jersey to help improve the quality of life for people affected with mental illness and their families.

An estimated 2.3 million Americans have bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive illness. A person with bipolar disorder can go from feeling very very high (mania) to feeling very very low(depression) with periods of normal moods in between. With proper treatment, people can control these mood swings and lead fulfilling lives.

Bipoloar disorder is a potentially life-threatening illness that a person cannot handle alone. It causes a person to have a high level of energy, unrealistically expansive thoughts or ideas, and impulsive or reckless behavior. These symptoms may feel good to a person, which may lead to denial that there is a problem.

We all must recognize the importance of working together toward the common goal of saving the lives of people with mental illness. Mental illness affects any age, sex, race, social and economic background.