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.
Shaping Your Home Environment Worksheet
Opening Your Mind to the Outdoors Worksheet
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!*)
Starting to Think about Mental Health
What Plays a Role in Developing Mental Health Conditions
Maintaining Good Mental Health
Recognizing When You Need Help with Your Mental Health
What To Do When You Need Help
Where To Go
Terms To Know
May 10, 2022 Kentucky GIVES Day! Donate today to help us keep reaching more Kentuckians.
May 10, 2022 12:00PM-1:00PM EST: Exploring “Back to Basics” The Toolkit. Register here.
May 10, 2022 2:00-3:00PM ET: Webinar – Parenting with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, hosted by Mental Health and Develomental Disabilities National Training Center. Register here.
May 11, 2022 1:00PM-2:00PM EST: What’s In the Numbers? Mental Health Screenings Data from 2020-Present Register Here.
May 13, 2022 WEAR GREEN FOR MENTAL HEALTH DAY. Share your photos with us using #MHAKY #WearGreen or by email to mtimmerman@mhaky.org.
May 15, 2022 1:00PM-5:00PM EST: LexRage Car Bash for MHA Kentucky, $10 for 5 minutes to bash a P.T.Cruiser that was donated. Details here. Tickets sold on site only!
May 16, 2022 1:00PM-5:00PM EST: LexRage Car Bash for MHA Kentucky, final day. Tickets on site only!
Tentative Date: May 17, 2022 12:00PM Central, 1:00 PM EDT: “What Happens When You Call a Crisis Line?” Register Here.
Friday, May
Saturday, May 21, 2022 Come See us at Mindfest Louisville! https://www.mindfestlou.com/www.mindfestlou.com/
May 23, 2022 9:00 AM-4:00 PM EST: Mental Health First Aid Course, Adult, Virtual, FREE For Kentuckians. Register Here.
May 24, 2022 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST: What Is Mental Health? Discussion Register Here
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Sunday, May 1, 2022 First day of the toolkit: Kentucky branded items will be launched!
Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 11:30AM-1:00PM EDT: Mental Health Month Kickoff Luncheon with Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman, Capital Plaza Hotel.
Tickets Available NOW. Sponsorships still available. Scholarships also being awarded!
May 5, 2022, 12:00 PM EST : Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Day Luncheon by Kentucky Partnership for Children & Families
May 5, 2022, 6:00 PM EST: Kentucky STARS Peer Awards Reception Nominate a Peer!
May 6, 2022, 8:00AM-3:00PM EST: Kentucky STARS Consumer Conference (Which Includes Peer Reception) Register Here
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.
Learn More!
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 May is Mental Health Month toolkit materials and conducting awareness activities.
