Marcus EricSson and DKY raise awareness about mental health at this year’s Indy 500.

For the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500, 2022 Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson has partnered with DKY Foundation for his Indy 500 helmet design to raise mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

DKY is at the forefront of raising awareness around suicide prevention and mental wellness among those working in high-demand, high-stress environments. Ericsson is partnering with us to use his platform to get rid of the stigma around talking about mental health issues.

“I think in today’s day and age, it’s something there’s still a stigma around,” Ericsson said. “People think talking about mental health and struggling with mental health is a weakness, but it’s not. We need to talk about it, we need to check up on our people. It’s okay to ask someone, how are you, and really mean, how are you. I think it’s important to talk about, and again, if I could use my platform in the biggest race in the world to get that forward, it’s very meaningful to me.”

DKY Foundation is working toward a world where suicide awareness and prevention are built into how we work, live, and care for one another—so that no one faces a crisis moment alone. And we are thrilled to have Marcus Ericsson leading the charge with us.