Mental Health America

A few reminders to start your week on a positive note

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! Were highlighting BIPOC pioneers who have made significant contributions to the mental health movement.Swipe through to learn more

Content warning: Thoughts of suicide, hospitalization, racial traumaYou dont know my experiences by looking at me.Mental health advocate and student Reina shares her mental health experiences as an Asian woman for Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.Thank you, Rein...

This November, vote like your mental health depends on it because it does. With mental health care on the ballot in 2024, its more important than ever for the mental health community to be involved in this years election. Mental Health Americas 2024 Voter Guide is here to empower you to vote wit...

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 ...

The you thats made mistakes deserves love. The you that was hurt or traumatized deserves love. Every single version of you deserves love.

I had to be perfect.Leland Pan, a mental health advocate and student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, shares how her experiences growing up paved the way for being open about her mental health as a young adult.Thank you, Leland.

Mental health is woven into the culture of communities of #Indigenous American descent. The holistic view of well-being values physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of health. As part of our celebration of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July, weve...

Sometimes its hard to know where to start. If youre struggling with addiction or recovery, Mental Health Americas peer support specialists are here to help.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...

If youve been looking for a sign to stop what youre doing and drink a big glass of water, here it is:

Your story is worth sharing. In honor of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health America has tools to help you break down stigma around #mentalhealth in BIPOC communities. Learn more at the in our bio.

I can take a breath. Its going to be okay.You never know what someone is going through. When you ask, really ask.