Self-care has recently become a buzzword used to describe things from taking a bubble bath to improving your spending habits. There are messages all around us that encourage “self-care” and the infinite ways we could and should be taking care of ourselves. …
by Rosaleen “Rose” Dhaliwal, PsyD, Chair, Division on South Asian Americans, Asian American Psychological Association When we think of mental health treatment, phrases that often come up include “boundary-setting;” “culturally informed care;” “self-care;” …
Alexandria, VA – Mental Health America (MHA) recently conducted its Annual Delegate Assembly and voted in one new national Board member in addition to welcoming a new Board chair. MHA is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of mental health …
What is an “identity label?” It’s a phrase that stands to represent a part of ourselves and our shared experiences with others. Such phrases are critical parts of communication, but they are also limited. The phrase isn’t the experience itself but, rather, …
ALEXANDRIA, Va.– Mental Health America (MHA) today announced the 2024 recipients of its Clifford W. Beers Award, Betty Humphrey Equity Champion Award, Richard Van Horn Innovation in Programming Award, Media Award, mPower Award, George Goodman Brudney and …
Toolkit features resources to help communities of color confront systemic barriers to mental health care and well-being ALEXANDRIA, Va.—To commemorate Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Health Awareness Month, Mental Health America has released a free, …
by Jamarl D. Clark, Generations United Assistant Director, National Center on Grandfamilies Have you ever felt the need to be seen and acknowledged? It's a universal desire, right?! Unfortunately, the Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) …
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The U.S. Supreme Court decision issued today in the case of Grants Pass v. Johnson will have a devastating effect on people who experience homelessness, especially those with mental health conditions. This decision makes needing a place to …
[TRIGGER WARNING: This blog post contains references to sexual harassment in the workplace] Unfortunately, employment discrimination against members of the LGBTQ+ community is still a widespread, prevalent issue. Nearly half (46%) of LGBTQ+ employees say …
by B. Burke, Public Education Content Manager for Mental Health America From anti-LGBTQ+ legislation to identity-based violence, the LGBTQ+ community has experienced significant trauma over the past few years. This Pride Month, it is important to …
by Wayne Drevets, M.D., Stronghold Leader in Neuropsychiatry, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine This post was sponsored and developed by Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine People living with major depressive disorder (MDD) may describe …
by Healthy Schools Campaign, Mental Health America, and Attendance Works. Students who are experiencing well-being and feel engaged are much more likely to attend school and achieve academically. Recently reported declines in student mental health are …
Rates of suicidal ideation are highest among youth, especially LGBTQ+ youth of color ALEXANDRIA, Va.—More than 6.5 million people worldwide in 2023 took a mental health screening test through the Mental Health America (MHA) online Prevention and Screening …
As someone who wasn’t diagnosed with autism until her mid-40s, I often struggle with what it means for me to unmask. What if people don’t like who I am without masking? How even am I masking? These are just a few of the questions that someone who is a late …
Editor and publisher Lauri Hornik went looking for a mental health book that didn’t exist. Something that was relatable, free of the usual jargon, and could help young people with lots of questions safely navigate their mental health. Something that could …
by B. Burke, MHA Public Education Content Manager My life was spinning out of control, and I barely noticed. I had just returned from a 3-mile run and was now lying face down on the floor of my bedroom. I felt completely immobile, mentally and physically. …
When I think of youth in the U.S., my first thought isn’t typically of young people using their voices to advocate for mental health accessibility and systematic reform. Thanks to the members of Mental Health America’s Youth Policy Accelerator (YPA), I’ve …
Content warning: Eating disorders, anorexia. If you think you may be struggling with an eating disorder and want to check your symptoms, take the eating disorder screen. National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week plays a crucial role in raising …
Content warning: Eating disorders, disordered eating. Imagine yourself as a 12-year-old girl – Your reflection is changing; you look different than just months ago. Your body is preparing you for puberty, but all you see is a new number on the scale. …
