Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who passed away at the age of 96, leaves behind a legacy of advocacy for mental health. Her dedication to this cause began during her husband Jimmy Carter's campaign for governor of Georgia in 1966, when she encountered voters distressed about the conditions of family members living in psychiatric centers. Carter was deeply affected by these conversations and decided to take action. She surprised her husband during a rally by asking what he planned to do to help people with mental illnesses when he became governor. This led to Jimmy Carter appointing her as the active honorary chair of the President's Commission on Mental Health during his presidency. Throughout her life, Rosalynn Carter worked tirelessly to diminish the stigma attached to mental illnesses and fought for parity and access to mental health treatment. Her efforts had a profound impact on countless lives, and her legacy as a mental health advocate will continue to inspire others.