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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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— …
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. …
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 …
In the past couple of years, I’ve begun to notice an increase in the mentions of menopause and perimenopause in my social feeds. It makes sense - I am a woman of a certain age. But the thing that bugs me most about all these articles and posts is just how …
by Jeff, Tardive Dyskinesia Patient Ambassador for Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. Nearly 60 million adults in the United States are living with a mental health condition. Some people living with a mental health condition may also develop or already have …
BETHESDA, Md. and ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and Mental Health America (MHA) are joining forces to advance policies and programs promoting integrated behavioral healthcare in Community Health Centers for …
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Three-quarters of U.S. employees report high rates of work stress negatively impacting sleep, with three in five reporting an impact on relationships, according to new data released today by Mental Health America (MHA) in its seventh Annual …
