It's 2020 and goodness, have we ever needed the theme of "Tools2Thrive"! 

Until now, there were still some people who believed that mental health wasn’t everyone’s concern. They thought that our annual mental health resources – even though they were shared with millions – were aimed at just a small group of people – the one in five who have a mental health concern in any given year.

That isn’t the case today.

Just weeks ago, we had no idea that all our worlds were going to be turned upside down by the coronavirus. Or that the associated worry, isolation, loneliness, and anxiety would be something that literally everyone – all five in five – would experience. 

We always intended to focus MHA’s Mental Health Month toolkit this year on resiliency, offering tools to thrive at any time. We now believe that these tools – even those that we all may have to adapt for the short term because of social distancing – will be more useful than ever.
But we’re also offering something more. There is bonus material in the toolkit specifically focused on the coronavirus, and how we can all work together to support our mental health in the face of uncertainty.
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In addition, we will be adding additional resources as the weeks go by, leading up to Mental Health Month. Meanwhile, let’s keep two things front and center. First, mental health screening is essential during times of stress. We have set an ambitious goal of a million mental health screens in May. Take a screen. And tell your friends to take a screen, too. It is more important than ever to take care of our mental health. Second, it is important to look forward and to focus on what we need to do to thrive in uncertain times. And the tools in this year’s toolkit will also help us do just that.
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You can download your own and print at home here.
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Or Complete the form below to receive high-quality printed materials from MHA Kentucky:

    Mental Health Month Printed Materials Request

In 2019 we expanded upon the 2018 theme of #4Mind4Body and taking it to the next level, as we explore the topics of animal companionship (including pets and support animals), spirituality, humor, work-life balance, and recreation and social connections as ways to boost mental health and general wellness.
Learn More! While the topics above are relevant to all Americans, they may be especially important to the health of those living with chronic health conditions and the people who care for them. That's why we've put together these additional resources.
It's not too late to download the entire 2019 Mental Health Month Toolkit.
2018 Mental Health Month Toolkit included fact sheets on: Visit mentalhealthamerica.net/4mind4body to see what people did for our #4Mind4Body Challenge in 2018!
Download the entire 2018 toolkit here.
2017 Mental Health Month Toolkit focused on helping people identify if a behavior was risky or not.
 Fact sheets include: You can visit the entire 2017 Mental Health Month Toolkit here.
2016 Mental Health Toolkit focused on What Mental Illness Feels Like.
Fact sheets include:
Worksheets included:
Explore the rest of the 2016 Toolkit here.
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