What is Mental Health Awareness Month?

Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. Each year, we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. Mental health is an incredibly important part of overall health.

When life gets overwhelming, it’s easy to think nobody cares. Our Mental Health Life Line provides immediate and confidential support to anybody facing a personal crisis. Our trained Crisis Intervention Specialists are available around the clock and provide assistance in English or your preferred language. If your crisis can’t be solved over the phone, we’ll connect you to local agencies that can help.

Source: https://crisis.solari-inc.org/988pr/

Mental Health Awareness Resources:

• Solari 988: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Free, immediate, and confidential support for you or someone you love. Call 988.
• Mental Health America Mental Health Month Outreach Toolkit: This has been created to help individuals and organizations work smart as they plan for raising mental health awareness during the month of May
• SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit: The toolkit is a one-stop shop with social media content to help spread awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our well-being, promote acceptance and support of anyone living with a mental illness, and share key resources. Also including the best practices for engaging in healthy discussions about mental health.
• Arizona Department of Health Services: Make a difference in the mental health community by spreading awareness, creating a dialogue, and volunteering your time.
• Teen Lifeline: Teen Lifeline is a suicide prevention nonprofit and Arizona’s 24/7 peer counseling crisis hotline for teens, answered by trained teen volunteers. Teens can call or text Teen Lifeline for help at 602-248-8336.
• Teen Lifeline Mental Health Month Toolkit: Get involved in Mental Health Month this May and spread awareness of teen mental health with these social media graphics!
• Phoenix Children’s Mental Health Awareness: A child’s mental health is as important as their physical health.

Mental Health Awareness Events in the Valley:

• Mental Wellness Fashion Show Fundraiser: A Luxury Self-Care Experience (May 25): Get ready to pamper yourself at our Mental Wellness Fashion Show: A Luxury Self-Care Experience, where Fashion meets Self-Care!
• Sound Bath Meditation (May 27): Embark on a transformative journey with sound bath meditation to rejuvenate your spirit and harmonize your inner world.
• Community Mental Wellness Mixer @ The Mercado (May 31): This in-person event is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn about mental health and wellness, and enjoy some wellness activities. Whether you’re looking to network, socialize, or are looking for mental wellness support, this mixer is the place to be.
• Gilbert Health and Wellness Expo (June 1): Get ready to boost your well-being at the Gilbert Health and Wellness Expo—join us for a day of in-person exploration, education, and inspiration.
• Prioritizing Mental Health and Wellness- From Pizza to People (June 15): Culture Crush invites you to delve deeper into the often unseen aspects of humanity with our next event. This event will shine a spotlight on the mental health and overall wellness of individuals, staff, teams, and families- emphasizing the importance of caring for the individuals behind the work roles they fulfill.

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