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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Since 1949, May has been designated Mental Health Awareness Month in the US. Last year, we launched a blue butterfly campaign throughout town and you all stepped up in a major way to support the cause.

Raising awareness, fighting stigma, and sharing stories of hope and recovery - these are important every month of the year. But we want to build this May up this year to be even more impactful for our community.

We invite you to join us! This year’s theme is Turning Awareness into Action.

Download the toolkit, bingo, and calendar.

Action at the Individual Level

  • Share your story - help break down stigma through the power of storytelling.

  • Take a free, anonymous mental health screening at mhanational.org.

  • Learn about mental health conditions, their signs and symptoms, and how to support those affected. (become certified in Mental Health First Aid)

  • Regularly ask friends, family, and colleagues how they're doing and listen without judgment.

  • Take care of your physical and emotional well-being by engaging in activities that bring you joy and help you relax.

  • If you're struggling with your mental health, reach out to a mental health professional.

Action in the Community

  • Host a mental health screening event at a library, community center, or business.

  • Create pop-up mental health resource tables.

  • Organize a community art project, such as a mural or submitted works of art.

  • Set up a public bulletin board where people can share their thoughts and positive affirmations.

  • Provide customers with mental health resource cards that offer support and information.

  • Provide in-store mental health resources, such as pamphlets or brochures.

  • Create window displays that promote mental health awareness and support using blue butterflies and positive messaging.

Action in the Workplace

  • Organize a “Be Seen in Blue” fundraiser among employees and match funds raised.

  • Encourage each employee to become trained in Mental Health First Aid.

  • Implement wellness programs such as mindfulness, yoga, or meditation classes.

  • Build and distribute employee wellness kits with self-care items.

  • Encourage employees to attend our Wednesday Wellness Walks

  • Attend our May monthly “lunch and learn” together and provide lunch.

  • Share information about mental health benefits and resources available.

  • Share our Mental Health Month Calendar with staff and encourage participation.

  • Encourage employees to take a free, anonymous mental health test at mhascreening.org.