Mental Health America

If you’ve been looking for a sign to start putting your mental health first, here it is: 🪧

Feeling overwhelmed is normal, but remember – these feelings are temporary, and you don’t have to face them alone.

If you’re seeking support, visit https://mhanational.org/get-help. You’ll find crisis resources, warmline numbers, mental health screenings, and advice on seeking the care you need.

We’re here to support you, every step of the way. 💙

We’re going for gold. 🥇

P.S. Shout-out to Simone Biles for showing us all that taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health! 🤸🏾‍♀️💙

Ready to take a step towards recovery? With Mental Health America’s peer support program, you can text someone who’s been on that journey. Our peer support specialists are here to listen non-judgmentally and confidentially.

To try it, text "hello" to 703-643-4554. Our line is FREE (for United States residents) and operates from 10 a.m. to midnight Eastern Time (7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific), Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

P.S. This line is more than a one-time conversation or crisis text line. Our peers will stay with you and help you on your journey for as long as you need them. 💙

Thank you to the Elevance Health Foundation for supporting this program.

If things aren’t going the way you expected them to, that’s okay. Give yourself permission to start over. 💙

The 2024 Paris Olympics are almost over, but conversations about athletes’ mental health are just getting started.

Swipe through to see what these four 2024 Olympians have to say about their mental health.

It’s gotten better before, and it will get better again. Thank you for staying. 🤍

If you’re struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org. If you just need someone to talk to, consider calling a warmline. Warmlines are staffed by trained peers who understand what it’s like to need mental health support. You can find a warmline at MHAnational.org/warmlines.

Countdown to : three months 🗳️

Have you made your voting plan yet? With mental health care on the ballot—through party platforms and candidate positions—it is more important than ever to be involved in this year’s elections at all levels.

Check out Mental Health America’s 2024 Voter Guide for all the information you need on voting rights and actions you can take before November. Learn more at mhanational.org/vote.

The 2024 Paris Olympics are in full swing! 🏅

This year, conversations around Olympian mental health are being uplifted, both by the Olympians themselves and by the International Olympic Committee, who released a mental health toolkit designed specifically for Olympic athletes before this summer’s games.

Swipe through to see what these six 2024 Olympians have to say about their mental health.

A few self-love aspirations to start your August off on a positive note. 🌾

Looking for ways to keep the momentum of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month going past July? 📖

Join Mental Health America and Dr. Frederica Brooks-Davis this fall for a live, virtual book discussion about Bebe Moore Campbell’s novel, “72 Hour Hold,” a fictional story inspired by her relationship with a close family member.

This live event will take place on Zoom on October 15, 2024, from noon to 1 PM (ET).

Learn more and register at https://mhanational-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MoiLrg18RkO9lNJVbYRTPA #/registration

In communities of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) descent, struggles related to land and cultural appropriation and colonization are all too familiar.

Despite these struggles, API Americans have made major contributions to American society. API influences on spirituality, food, festivals, architecture, art, fishing, and surfing also have shaped much of U.S. culture.

As part of our celebration of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July, we’ve added new resources for BIPOC communities to our website. Because BIPOC mental health must be uplifted every month, these resources will live on our website year-round.

Learn more about supporting mental health in communities of API descent at https://mhanational.org/asian-pacific-islander

The only way through is through - you can do this. 💙

Content warning: su***de, substance use, depression

This morning, Mental Health America released its annual State of Mental Health in America report. Each year, we use federal data to evaluate the mental health of all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Our findings in this year’s report are clear: the U.S. is in a mental health crisis.

Swipe through to see what we learned, and read the full report at https://mhanational.org/issues/state-mental-health-america

In Latine and Hispanic communities, mental health is often a stigmatized topic.

This stigma and the challenges that come with immigration, adapting to U.S. culture, and generational trauma may make it harder for someone to maintain their mental well-being.

As part of our celebration of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July, we’ve added new resources for BIPOC communities to our website.

Learn more about supporting mental health in communities of Latine and Hispanic descent at https://mhanational.org/communities-latine-hispanic-descent

Remember to take things one step at a time while you’re healing - it’s all part of the process.

You deserve to heal. 🧡

Self-care looks different for everyone, and that's okay. 💙

Our latest blog breaks down the infinite ways we can and should be taking care of ourselves. Read more at the link below ⬇️

International Self-Care Day: What’s Your ONE THING? Self-care has recently become a buzzword used to describe things from taking a bubble bath to improving your spending habits. There are messages all around us that encourage “self-care” and the…

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Shop the sale here: https://store.mhanational.org/collections/sale

The time is now for big tech to be held accountable for their predatory business practices that are resulting in irreparable harm to our nation's children. Tell your Senators to vote YES to !

Email your Senators today: https://mhanational.salsalabs.org/KOSADayofActionJuly2024/index.html

Communities of Arab descent are a growing population in the U.S. and come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems.

However, research on Arab American mental health is limited and does not include an overall number of Arab Americans with mental health conditions.

As part of our celebration of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July, we’ve added new resources for BIPOC communities to our website.

This month and every month, Mental Health America will continue to advocate for greater research and support of mental health in Arab communities. Learn more about supporting mental health in communities of Arab descent at https://www.mhanational.org/communities-arab-descent

When communities face violence or discrimination, the resulting trauma can be difficult to heal. ❤️‍🩹

Finding ways to process your feelings, feel more grounded, and take action can support you and your community in healing together. This MHA Screening activity can help you make a plan for how you will take care of yourself and your community.

How to Cope When Your Community is Under Attack When communities face violence or discrimination, the resulting trauma from these attacks can be difficult to heal. Finding ways to process your feelings, feel more grounded, and take action can…

A few reminders to start your week on a positive note 💛

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! We’re highlighting BIPOC pioneers who have made significant contributions to the mental health movement.

Swipe through to learn more 🧡

This November, vote like your mental health depends on it — because it does. 🗳️

With mental health care on the ballot in 2024, it’s more important than ever for the mental health community to be involved in this year’s election. Mental Health America’s 2024 Voter Guide is here to empower you to vote with mental health in mind.

Check out the full guide at mhanational.org/vote.

In the U.S., communities of African descent experience mental health conditions about as much as or less than white Americans.

However, the historical experience of these communities in the U.S. has been - and continues to be - characterized by trauma and violence more often than for their white counterparts.

As part of our celebration of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July, we’ve added new resources for BIPOC communities to our website. Learn more about supporting mental health in communities of African descent at https://mhanational.org/communities-african-descent

The you that’s made mistakes deserves love. The you that was hurt or traumatized deserves love.

Every single version of you deserves love. 💙