Help people win the battle within
No one survives alone. The Two Battles exists so that no one has to face the fight inside their own head alone, either.
What we believe
Every life is two battles: the fight with the world outside, and the harder one within. Anxiety, depression, shame, anger, pride and guilt are not character flaws; they are opponents with names, and they can be understood and met. People do better when they have honest information, practical tools, and each other.
Where support goes
Funds support free mental-health resources and content for people facing anxiety, depression, and related struggles. That means:
- Free education: producing animated films, essays and guides that stay free for everyone.
- Practical tools: field-manual exercises and one-minute practices people can use the same day.
- Free mental-health resources: funds support free mental-health resources and content for people facing anxiety, depression, and related struggles, including clear signposting to crisis and treatment resources.
Our approach
- Philosophy grounded in science — the Stoics alongside modern psychology.
- Practical, honest, no easy slogans and no upsell on the basics.
- Clear about limits: this is education and encouragement, not therapy or medical advice.
Transparency
The Two Battles is an independent project led by Jamie Bayof. It is not currently a registered charity or tax-exempt organization, so gifts are not tax-deductible. We will say so clearly here if that ever changes.
In the US, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) — free, confidential, 24/7 — or chat at 988lifeline.org. In immediate danger, call 911. Outside the US, see findahelpline.com.