This resource was originally published by MHA-National. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741, or call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also call 1-800-985-5990 or … Continue reading Suicide Prevention Resources
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This post was originally published by MHA-National in July of 2025 by Joe Feldman. Joe Feldman, president of Cover My Mental Health, and our September 2025 Educational Series speaker recently published a guest blog on MHA-National's website. Be sure to register for our Educational Series to learn more from the man himself! So, what are … Continue reading Overcoming Obstacles to Mental Health Care
This post was originally published by MHA-National in August of 2025. What do we do when we notice our kids behaving differently? It might be hard to get them to open up. Below are some suggestions for how to approach a conversation - tough or not - with our teens. The first step in starting … Continue reading Talking to Our Teens
This post was originally shared by MHA-National on July 26, 2025. Alexandria, VA (July 26, 2025) – Mental Health America (MHA) is deeply concerned by the administration’s new executive order, “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” which conflates mental illness and homelessness with criminal behavior. This approach not only undermines decades of progress in mental … Continue reading MHA-National Statement on Executive Order “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets”
Bailie Award Lisa Pappas & Lily Reihs Lily Reihs, a senior at Wofford College, has long been passionate about mental health advocacy—a commitment shaped by her own experiences with depression and anxiety. In 2023, during Greek Week, she attended a mental health workshop hosted by the college’s Panhellenic Council. What she didn’t expect was how … Continue reading Award Winners: 4th Annual Be Kind To Your Mind
Sarah Heikkinen, MHA Digital and Social Media Director, writes about her experience with premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Content warning: This post contains references to suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I’ve struggled with severe periods and PMS for as long as I can remember. When I was in high school, I would often have to call … Continue reading Clearing The Fog: My PMDD Recovery
This post was originally published by MHA-National on November 20, 2024. By Israa Nasir, therapist and author of “Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More” We live in a culture that prioritizes productivity over taking care of yourself. So, it becomes easy to overdo it—without even realizing … Continue reading Am I Doing Too Much? Recognizing Overfunctioning and Avoiding Burnout
From MHA-National Racial trauma, or race-based traumatic stress (RBTS), refers to the mental and emotional injury caused by encounters with racial bias, ethnic discrimination, racism, and hate crimes. Any individual who has experienced an emotionally painful, sudden, and uncontrollable racist encounter is at risk of suffering from a race-based traumatic stress injury. In the U.S., … Continue reading Healing from Racial Trauma: Understanding Race-Based Traumatic Stress and Finding Support
A version of this article was originally posted on HelpGuide.org Understanding Helplines: What They Are and How They Can Help Whether you’re grappling with trauma, depression, addiction, or any other mental health challenge, the sense of helplessness and isolation can be overwhelming. In moments like these, helplines emerge as a crucial lifeline, offering support, guidance, … Continue reading What To Expect When Calling a Mental Health Line
Sense of purpose goes a long way in helping alleviate despair, depression and anxiety often linked with a sense of worthlessness. Delivering Mobile Meals, visiting those who are shut in or any number of things which positively express our innate gifts and contribute to the betterment of ourselves and others are a few examples. This … Continue reading Gray Matters Continued