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LGBTQ+ Pride: What’s changed from Gen X to...
LGBTQ+ Pride: What's changed from Gen X to Millenials? MHA Admin Thu, 06/22/2023 - 12:33 Photo credit: Rhododendrites June 23, 2023 This Pride Month we decided to take a look at two different but intersected...

5 reasons to apply for MHA’s Young Leaders...
5 reasons to apply for MHA’s Young Leaders Council MHA Admin Tue, 06/20/2023 - 16:55 June 21, 2023 by Kelly Davis, MHA Vice President of Peer and Youth Advocacy Since launching in 2017, Mental Health America’s youth...

Pharmacy-Centered HIV Research: Current Landscape and Future Frontiers
This meeting will bring together researchers, pharmacists and pharmacy professionals, community members, and federal partners to discuss research opportunities in how pharmacies are used to provide HIV testing,...

Day 3 at the 2023 Mental Health America...
Day 3 at the 2023 Mental Health America Conference: Next Gen Prevention MHA Admin Sat, 06/10/2023 - 13:06 June 10, 2023 The final day of the 2023 Mental Health America Conference: Next Gen Prevention did slow down, but...

Day 2 at the 2023 Mental Health America...
Day 2 at the 2023 Mental Health America Conference: Next Gen Prevention MHA Admin Fri, 06/09/2023 - 21:04 June 09, 2023 The second day of the 2023 Mental Health America Conference saw a packed lineup of speakers, award...

Director’s Innovation Speaker Series: Your Role in Winning...
During this virtual fireside chat, Mary Woolley, president and CEO of Research!America, and National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Director Joshua A. Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., will discuss the importance of advocacy to...

Watch brief recap of 2023 MHA Conference Affiliate...
Watch brief recap of 2023 MHA Conference Affiliate Day presentations MHA Admin Thu, 06/08/2023 - 11:07 June 08, 2023 More than 120 individuals from Mental Health America Affiliates across the country convened June 7...

Watch recap of the 2023 Mental Health America...
Watch recap of the 2023 Mental Health America Policy Institute MHA Admin Wed, 06/07/2023 - 11:50 June 07, 2023 On June 6, Mental Health America conducted its 2023 National Policy Institute: Tweens, Teens and Technology...

The Future of Mental Health Starts with Prevention
The Future of Mental Health Starts with Prevention MHA Admin Fri, 06/02/2023 - 16:40 June 05, 2023 by Schroeder Stribling, President and CEO of Mental Health America “Youth have ideas that can transform the system to...

Experiencing Pride at SAMHSA
Experiencing Pride at SAMHSA rachel.bailey Tue, 05/30/2023 - 9:43 am Go to Source Author:...

5 ideas for building youth-centered mental health programs
5 ideas for building youth-centered mental health programs MHA Admin Tue, 05/30/2023 - 15:34 May 30, 2023 by Jackie Menjivar, Manager of Peer and Youth Advocacy at Mental Health America Youth mental health programs...

NIMH Intramural Research Program Training Opportunities
Attend a virtual session to learn about training opportunities in the NIMH Intramural Research Program. Go to Source Author: National Institute of Mental...

Mental Health Equity and the Power of Self-Care
In recognition of Juneteenth, the NIH Eight Changes for Racial Equity (8CRE) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) are co-hosting a webinar on mental health equity. Go to Source Author: National Institute...
Outdoor self-care: How to get a free U.S....
Outdoor self-care: How to get a free U.S. national parks Access Pass as a person with a psychiatric disability MHA Admin Tue, 05/23/2023 - 10:41 May 24, 2023 by Janelle Gonzaga, MHA Affiliate Network Support Associate...

Youth Suicide Rates Increased During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In one of the first studies to examine national youth suicide rates during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers showed that the pandemic increased youth suicide rates and the impact varied by sex, age, and race and...

NIMH’s Dr. Susan Daniels Designated National Autism Coordinator
Susan A. Daniels, Ph.D. has been appointed as the HHS National Autism Coordinator and Director of the Office of National Autism Coordination (ONAC). Go to Source Author: National Institute of Mental...

Through the eyes of a kid, what is...
Through the eyes of a kid, what is it like growing up in a food desert? MHA Admin Fri, 05/12/2023 - 13:57 May 17, 2023 by Lisa Radzak, Executive Director of WithAll Authors note to readers: When using the word...

4 things that can improve your community’s mental...
4 things that can improve your community's mental health MHA Admin Mon, 05/15/2023 - 15:05 May 16, 2023 by Jackie Menjivar, Manager of MHA Peer and Youth Advocacy Danté Golden, Senior Director of Policy at the San...

Heat Health Awareness: Why it’s Important for Persons...
Heat Health Awareness: Why it’s Important for Persons with Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Conditions, Caregivers and Health Care Providers Carmen.Baldwin Wed, 05/10/2023 - 10:45 am Go to Source Author:...

Population Study Finds Depression Is Different Before, During,...
New NIMH-funded research tracked population-level rates of postpartum depression among new mothers before, during, and after pregnancy. Go to Source Author: National Institute of Mental...

Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day Carmen.Baldwin Mon, 05/08/2023 - 3:06 pm Go to Source Author:...

Expert tips to make your home mentally healthy
Expert tips to make your home mentally healthy MHA Admin Tue, 05/09/2023 - 12:38 May 10, 2023 During Mental Health Month, we’re exploring how our surroundings impact our mental health. This blog dives into healthy home...

Youth take charge to improve mental health and...
Youth take charge to improve mental health and housing pressure MHA Admin Thu, 05/04/2023 - 11:22 May 05, 2023 by Jackie Menjivar, MHA Manager of Peer and Youth Advocacy When Rei Scott found himself in an unsafe living...

3 tips if you’re facing housing insecurity
3 tips if you're facing housing insecurity MHA Admin Tue, 05/02/2023 - 13:13 May 03, 2023 by Allissa Torres, Director of Mental Health Equity We live in a country where individuals who are unhoused are not often given...