This year’s theme — More Good Days, Together — encourages us all to reflect on what a “good” day looks like, both for ourselves, and for our communities. Together, we can use that insight to connect people to the right support at the right time, and shape advocacy, education, and community engagement to make more good days possible for all.
Explore the 2026 Action Guide here.
Para ver la Guía de Planificación del Mes de la Salud Mental en español, haga clic aquí.
Take action for your own mental health.
Mental health can’t wait. Taking action for your personal mental well-being—whether by setting boundaries, reaching out for support, or practicing self-care—can make a lasting difference. This Mental Health Month, prioritize yourself and explore the resources that can help you build resilience, manage challenges, and thrive.
Resources:
Mental Health Can’t Wait Poster
To access the full Mental Health Month Action Guide, including tools, activities, videos, and educational resources, visit the MHA National website here.
To order printed copies of these materials, contact joni@mhaky.org.
This year’s theme for Mental Health Month is: Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World.
This May, through new resources, we will help you:
• Learn how modern life affects mental health with new tools to navigate our changing world.
• Act by building your coping toolbox so you can manage stress, difficult emotions, and challenging situations.
• Advocate to improve mental health for yourself, your friends and family, and your community.
4 Things Likely Affecting Your Mental Health, and 4 Things You Can Do About It
Negative News Coverage and Mental Health
Things You Can Say When You’re Not “Fine”
What to Say When Someone Tells You They’re Fine, But They’re Not
Helpful vs. Harmful: Ways to Manage Emotions
Worksheet: Dealing with Tough Situations
Worksheet: Managing Frustration and Anger
Worksheet: Processing Trauma and Stress
Worksheet: Social Confidence and Connections
Download the entire 2024 Mental Health Month Toolkit here.
MHA’s 2023 Mental Health Month campaign is focused on how surroundings impact mental health, and we are calling for individuals to look around, look within.
Click here to order printed copies of “Look Around, Look Within” materials.
It’s never wrong to go back to the fundamentals. What are the fundamentals of mental wellness? Here are some tip sheets to help.
(*MHAKY branded items coming soon!*)
The past calendar year has been stressful for everyone. We’re here with some additional tools to help everyone improve their mental health, regardless of the stressors they’ve faced in the past. Join us for our webinars on the series to dive a little deeper into the fact sheets. We’re also spotlighting some different types of mental health therapy and addressing trauma head-on in our May webinars. Mid-April begins our Decriminalization of Mental Illness Spotlight Series, where we’ll explore programs in Kentucky that are moving us toward treatment of behavioral health issues and away from incarceration.
Accepting Reality
Adapting After Trauma and Stress
Dealing With Anger and Frustration
Getting Out of Thinking Traps
Processing Big Changes
Taking Time for Yourself
In 2019 we expanded upon the 2018 theme of #4Mind4Body and taking it to the next level, as we explore the topics of animal companionship (including pets and support animals), spirituality, humor, work-life balance, and recreation and social connections as ways to boost mental health and general wellness.
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While the topics above are relevant to all Americans, they may be especially important to the health of those living with chronic health conditions and the people who care for them. That’s why we’ve put together these additional resources.
It’s not too late to download the entire 2019 Mental Health Month Toolkit.
Visit mentalhealthamerica.net/4mind4body to see what people did for our #4Mind4Body Challenge in 2018!
Download the entire 2018 toolkit here.
Focus and help identify if a behavior is risky or not.
You can visit the entire 2017 Mental Health Month Toolkit here.
Focus on What Mental Illness Feels Like.
Fact sheets include:
Worksheets included:
Explore the rest of the 2016 Toolkit here.
Since 1949, Mental Health America and our affiliates across the country have led the observance of May is Mental Health Month by reaching millions of people through the media, local events and screenings. We welcome other organizations to join us in spreading the word that mental health is something everyone should care about by using the Mental Health Month Action Guide materials and conducting awareness activities. Visit here to learn more about Mental Health Month and access resources, events, and other ways to get involved.
