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Published on August 28, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

New report highlights strategies with greatest potential to reduce overdose deaths in U.S.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A new report from Mental Health America (MHA) highlights specific policy recommendations with the highest potential to prevent and reduce opioid deaths in the U.S., and identifies states where additional investments are most urgently …

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Published on February 24, 2025 - 20:08 GMT

Turning eating disorders awareness into action

For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, I love Mental Health America’s theme this year, “Turn Awareness into Action,” to honor our collective progress in advancing mental health while identifying the challenges “to turn understanding into meaningful steps …

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Published on February 20, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Mental Health America Honors Gov. JB Pritzker with 2025 Governor’s Leadership Award

Nation’s leading mental health nonprofit recognizes governors on both sides of the aisle who prioritize access to mental health and substance use care ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Mental Health America (MHA) today presented the 2025 Governor’s Leadership Award to …

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Published on February 19, 2025 - 00:44 GMT

Black mental health: A journey of self-preservation

by Nicole Cammack, Ph.D., Black Mental Wellness, Corp. When assessing Black mental health, it is essential to recognize the impact of deep-rooted historical and systemic factors, including racism. The history of Black people in America began with being …

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Published on February 7, 2025 - 14:24 GMT

Self-Love: A Radical Act of Healing, Resilience and Well-being

by Ian Davis, Creative Strategist, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (CMT-P), Level 1 MBSR Teacher at Age of The Creative™ Amid our ever-changing world, with life sometimes happening beyond our control, it's easy to get pulled into mental spaces …

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Published on February 3, 2025 - 19:33 GMT

Understanding Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder as a Mother

by Kristen Abell, Director of Website and Digital Projects at Mental Health America “He’s just a picky eater,” I found myself telling just about everyone we dined with when my son was younger. “I’m sure he’ll grow out of it.” “He just is very sensitive to …

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Published on January 21, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Applications for Leading Workplace Mental Health Certification Now Open

Mental Health America encourages employers to apply for its Bell Seal ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Mental Health America (MHA) today began accepting 2025 applications for its Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health Program, the nation’s leading certification for …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 15:59 GMT

Guest blog: Advice from a healthcare provider to members of the LBGTQ+ community living with depression

by Dr. Amir Ahuja, Board-Certified Psychiatrist and Director of Psychiatry at the Los Angeles LGBT Center Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental illnesses in America, affecting more than 21 million adults in the US.1 Depression …

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Published on January 6, 2025 - 17:40 GMT

Stop Chasing Perfect: Build Lasting Habits in 2025

by Keith “Duke” Davis, Founder and CEO, Inner Journey: Mental Clarity App and Mental Fitness Advocate Picture this: It’s January 1, and you’re pumped. You’ve written down your resolutions, stocked up on healthy groceries, and maybe even shared your goals …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 19:48 GMT

Navigating Holiday Stress for Parents: 5 Learnings From Mental Health America and Arizona State University's Parenting Webinar

Written by Jackie Zimmermann, Manager of Public Education Partnerships and E-Learning Content from MHA and ASU's webinar: I Don't Know How to Care for Myself in Stressful Times featuring Dr. Ruben Parra-Cardona, Bethany Younkers, Dr. Ariana Hoet …

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Published on December 19, 2024 - 02:46 GMT

MHA Issues New Report On Social Media And Youth Mental Health

Co-authored by young leaders, “Breaking the Algorithm” outlines recommendations to promote healthier experiences across digital platforms ALEXANDRIA, Va.— Mental Health America (MHA) today released a new report that examines the impact of social media on …

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Published on December 18, 2024 - 20:41 GMT

Advice from a healthcare provider to members of the LBGTQ+ community living with depression

By Dr. Amir Ahuja, Board-Certified Psychiatrist and Director of Psychiatry at the Los Angeles LGBT Center This post was sponsored by Johnson & Johnson. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental illnesses in America, affecting …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 21:32 GMT

Neuroprogression: What it is and why you should know about it

by Shivani Kapadia, PharmD, Medical Director of Global Medical Affairs, Neuropsychiatry, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc (OPDC); and Sara Asif Spencer, PharmD, MS, BCGP, Medical Science Liaison, Neuropsychiatry, OPDC This …

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Published on December 9, 2024 - 21:12 GMT

11 Ways to Support Youth this Holiday Season

by Erin K Risner, Senior Director, Marketing & Communications, Camp Fire National Headquarters What does the holiday season mean for you? For many, it may bring both immense stress and joy. Gatherings can highlight family tensions, disrupt sleep and …

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Published on December 5, 2024 - 02:48 GMT

Mental Health America Honors State Legislators as Mental Health and Substance Use Champions

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Mental Health America (MHA) today recognized seven lawmakers as 2024 State Legislative Champions at its winter Regional Policy Council (RPC) summit in New Orleans. Established in 2009, the RPC comprises MHA policy experts and affiliate …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 18:02 GMT

Care for the caregiver

There are 91.3 million caregivers across the U.S., and of those, 14.3 million are caring for a wounded, ill, or injured service member or veteran. These military and veteran caregivers are the spouses, partners, parents, family members, friends, neighbors, …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 18:02 GMT

West Fraser grant powers rural mental health outreach in South Carolina

Mental Health America of South Carolina (MHASC) is taking big steps to support rural communities in the state, and it's all thanks to a partnership with Mental Health America National and West Fraser, a global wood products company. Through this …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 16:32 GMT

How to Know if You’re Doing Too Much: Recognizing Overfunctioning and Avoiding Burnout

by Israa Nasir, therapist and author of “Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More” We live in a culture that prioritizes productivity over taking care of yourself. So, it becomes easy to overdo it— …

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Published on November 19, 2024 - 15:54 GMT

Healing the Mind with Technology and Music

My journey with mental health advocacy began in my sophomore year of high school. I watched as my friends and classmates were overwhelmed by endless assignments, such as chemistry lab reports or history presentations, regularly staying up past 2 a.m. …

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Published on November 7, 2024 - 02:50 GMT

Mental Health America statement on the 2024 election

Every four years, tens of millions of voters across the country exercise their democratic right to cast a ballot for president. This year, Americans again turned out to vote in the presidential election, along with a range of important federal, state, and …

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