Mental Health America Press Releases

Mental Health America releases free toolkit for Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Health Awareness Month

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, …

Building Generational Resilience: Supporting BIPOC Grandfamilies and Kinship Families' Mental Health

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) …

Mental Health America Statement on Grants Pass v. Johnson Ruling

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 …

The challenges of being LGBTQ in the workplace

[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 …

Good news in the LGBTQ+ community

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 …

Guest blog: The Enduring Numbness of Depression Has a Name: What You Need to Know About Anhedonia

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 …

The Impact of School Mental Health Services on Reducing Chronic Absenteeism

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 …

Buildings across the nation to light up green for Mental Health Month in May

Unmasking as a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Person

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 …

Interview: Editor Lauri Hornik and Mental Health America show young people “Where to Start” their mental health journey in new ...

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 …

Accepting my bipolar brain

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. …

How young people on the front lines of mental health are making a difference (and what you can do to help!)

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 …

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Change can start at the local level

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 …

Preventing, not perpetuating, eating disorders in the doctor’s office

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. …

Mental Health America honors Kansas Gov. Kelly with 2024 Governor’s Leadership Award

Alexandria, VA – Mental Health America (MHA) today presented its 2024 Governor’s Leadership Award to Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly. The award recognizes state leaders who champion and prioritize the mental health of the citizens of their state. Kelly joins a …

Navigating student mental health challenges and opportunities at HBCUs

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) stand as beacons of empowerment and academic excellence within the African American community. Beyond academics, these institutions cultivate a feeling of inclusion, cultural pride, and support from a …

Guest blog: How Hip Hop Therapy is reshaping mental health care

This blog was adapted from a longer article.  Amidst a backdrop of cultural shifts and persistent mental health crises, a new form of therapy emerges, combining the raw power of Hip Hop with traditional healing practices. This innovative therapeutic …

5 types of love we don't talk about enough

“Love” is one of the most difficult words to define. Human beings often think about this essential experience by narrowing their focus to love’s attributes.  Is “love” a simple feeling or a complex discipline?  Does “love” show up as grand gestures or …

Leading mental health organizations applaud introduction of Peers in Medicare Act in Congress

Act would allow reimbursement of peer support services Washington, D.C. – Mental Health America (MHA), the National Association of Peer Supporters (NAPS), the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), the Depression and …

Mental Health America Young Leaders Council releases report on realities of youth advocacy

Young leaders share hope, challenges, and frustrations while working to reverse dire mental health crisis in the U.S.  “Young people are often stigmatized for their attempts to voice their hopelessness, inaccurately portrayed as ‘lazy’ or even ‘attention- …