May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) in May is a time to celebrate recovery, raise awareness, and provide support for mental health and wellness. Below are resources, events, and tools to help individuals and communities prioritize their mental well-being.

Table of Contents

• Presidential Proclamation
• Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit
• 7th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium
• FindSupport.gov
• 988 Partner Toolkit
• National Prevention Week
• Upcoming Events
• Resources

Presidential Proclamation

During National Mental Health Awareness Month, we honor the courage of Americans living with mental health conditions and celebrate the support they receive from loved ones and professionals.

Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit

Access SAMHSA’s toolkit to find materials and resources to support mental health awareness and well-being.

7th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium

Join the symposium to learn about initiatives and practices to improve older adult mental health.

FindSupport.gov

Utilize the FindSupport.gov Toolkit to spread awareness and provide resources for those in need of support.

988 Partner Toolkit

Explore the 988 Partner Toolkit for resources to promote awareness of 988 services.

National Prevention Week

Participate in events and access resources during National Prevention Week to promote community health and safety.

Upcoming Events

Stay informed about upcoming events focused on mental health awareness and support.

Resources

Access SAMHSA’s resources for mental health treatment, suicide prevention, family support, and more.

• Mental Health Treatment Works
• Help Prevent Suicide
• Resources for Families Coping with Mental and Substance Use Disorders
• Behavioral Health Equity
• Mental Health Myths and Facts
• Talking about Mental Health
• Psychosocial Intervention for Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness
• Prevention and Treatment of Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among College Students
• Tips for Survivors of a Pandemic: Managing Stress

Practitioner Trainings

• Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers (MHTTC)
• National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health (NTTAC)
• The Center of Excellence for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC)

Federal Resources

• Fact Sheet: President Biden to Announce Strategy to Address Our National Mental Health Crisis, As Part of Unity Agenda in his First State of the Union
• U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Protecting Youth Mental Health
• HHS National Tour to Strengthen Mental Health
• How Right Now | CDC
• Mental Health Topics | NIMH

Need Help?

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 or visit FindSupport.gov for assistance.