We seek to eliminate the stigma of mental illness by fostering candid discussions about mental health in higher education and the work place. We seek to eliminate the stigma of mental illness by fostering candid discussions about mental health in higher education and the work place. The Dave Nee Foundation's mission is to eliminate the stigma associated with depression and suicide by promoting and encouraging not only the diagnosis and treatment of depression among young adults, but also the education of young people, their families, and friends about the disease of depression.