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May is Mental Health Month

Since 1949, Mental Health America and our affiliates across the country have led the observance of May is Mental Health Month by reaching millions of people through the media, local events and screenings. We welcome other organizations to join us in spreading the word that mental health is something everyone should care about by using the May is Mental Health Month toolkit materials and conducting awareness activities.
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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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  • Owning Your Feelings
  • ​Finding the Positive After Loss
  • Eliminating Toxic Influences
  • ​Creating Healthy Routines
  • Supporting Others
  • ​Connecting with Others

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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!
  • Animal Companionship
  • Spirituality and Religion
  • Humor
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Social Connections & Recreation
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.
  • Infographic: Chronic Health Conditions and Mental Health
  • Diabetes and Mental Health
  • Cancer and Mental Health
  • HIV/AIDs and Mental Health
  • Chronic Pain and Mental Health
  • Depression and Heart Disease
  • Caregiver Basics - What You Need to Know
  • Being an Effective Caregiver
  • Infographic: Family Caregivers

It's not too late to download the entire 2019 Mental Health Month Toolkit.
2018 Mental Health Month Toolkit included fact sheets on:
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Exercise
  • The Gut-Brain Connection
  • Sleep
  • Stress
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:
  • Risky Business: Marijuana
  • Risky Business: Prescription Drug Misuse (PDF)
  • Risky Business: Exercise (PDF)
  • Risky Business: Sex (PDF)
  • Risky Business: Compulsive Buying (PDF)
  • Risky Business: Internet Addiction (PDF)
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:
  • Life With Anxiety (PDF)
  • Life With Depression (PDF)
  • Life With Bipolar (PDF)
  • Life With Psychosis (PDF)
  • Life in Recovery (PDF)

Worksheets included:
  • Think Ahead (PDF)
  • Stopping Stupid Thoughts (PDF)
  • What's Underneath? (PDF)

Explore the rest of the 2016 Toolkit here.

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  • Home
    • Contact Us
    • About >
      • Staff
      • Board Members
      • Financials
    • History of the Organization
    • The Mental Health Bell
  • Get Help
    • Emergency Hotlines
    • Non-Emergency Numbers
    • Find a Provider
    • How to Use Your Mental Health Insurance
  • Programs
    • Mental Health Screenings
    • Mental Health First Aid- Adult
    • Holiday Card Outreach
    • May is Mental Health Month
    • The Bell Podcast
    • Quilts for Mental Health
    • Louisville Free Mental Health Clinic
    • BIPOC Mental Health Month
    • Back to School Mental Health
    • Annual Conference
    • Annual Awards
    • MIAW 2019
    • LGBTQIAA Mental Health
    • Self Care
    • Valentines Day Project
    • Recent Webinars
  • You Can Help
    • Donate Here
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Sponsorship
    • Share Your Story
  • MHAKY Blog
  • COVID-19 Resources
    • Parenting in a Pandemic: Your Stories
  • Workplace Mental Health