Learn how to build resilience for your own mental health and the mental health of your community with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Find events, stories, research, and resources for May and beyond.
Details on any virtual events open to the public will be available on our Mental Health Awareness Month webpage. Mental Health Action Day is May 16, providing an opportunity to take the next step from awareness to action for yourself, a loved one, or your community. This could be as simple as adopting a positive “mental health habit” like ...
Mental health can’t wait. Taking action for your personal mental well-being—whether by setting boundaries, reaching out for support, or practicing self-care—can make a lasting difference. This Mental Health Month, prioritize yourself and explore the resources that can help you build resilience, manage challenges, and thrive.
M ay is Mental Health Awareness Month!This national month of awareness and action has been recognized since 1949, as mental health activists and practitioners across the country work to spread the ...
Learn how to join the conversation and raise awareness about mental health and NIMH resources during May 2024. Find digital shareables, hashtags, sample messages, and contact information for NIMH.
During the month of May, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) observes Mental Health Awareness Month. This annual observance honors the millions of individuals affected by mental health conditions across the United States where approximately one in five adults will experience a diagnosable mental health condition each year. [1]
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. ... Share a glimpse into your journey in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month by posting on our digital wall! Your message will remind others ...
NAMI invites people to prioritize and talk about their mental health without guilt or shame in May 2024. The campaign offers resources, education, and support groups to foster community connection and empower individuals to act now.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Awareness Events. SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness Month Resources. May 7, 2025 – World Maternal Mental Health Day. May 4-10, 2025 – Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week: “That’s a WRAP! Wellness, Resilience, Action, and Purpose” May 11-17, 2025 – SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week. May 1 ...
During National Mental Health Awareness Month, we recognize the millions of Americans affected by mental health challenges, and my Administration remains committed to prioritizing their well-being. Mental illnesses can affect anyone, regardless of their background or circumstances. No person should have to face these challenges alone.
One of the most powerful ways you can support Mental Health Awareness Month is by taking care of your own mental wellbeing. When you lead by example, you show others that it’s okay to slow down, check in with yourself and make mental health a priority. ... ©2024 National Council for Mental Wellbeing. We value your privacy. We use cookies to ...
Mental Health Awareness Month Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, NAMI and the rest of the country are bringing awareness to mental health. Each year we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families.
President Biden declares May 2024 as National Mental Health Awareness Month and outlines his administration's actions to expand access to mental health care and end the opioid and youth mental health crises. He also calls for ending the stigma and supporting those in recovery and crisis.
History of Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health Awareness Month was first celebrated in 1949. It was commemorated by the Mental Health America organization, which was then known as the National Committee for Mental Hygiene and then later as the National Mental Health Association before it got its current name.
Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. In 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives designated July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in honor of the leading African American novelist and journalist. Bebe was a voice for individuals and families of color affected by mental Illness — and NAMI continues her work by spreading ...
