2025 Mental Health America Annual Report

We know that this has been a difficult year for many of the people and communities that we serve. But together, we met the moment with heart and hope and made crucial progress to protect and advance the mental health and well-being of all.

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Access our full annual report for more details on how you and MHA made an impact in 2025.

Affiliate highlights

MHA supports a national affiliate network made up of over 130 community-based organizations that provide locally tailored mental health services, information and referral services, psychosocial services, and advocacy in states and communities across the U.S.

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$1.1M
distributed to affiliates via mini grants
200 attendees
at MHA Conference Affiliate Day
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Young adult leadership

MHA’s Young Leaders Council and Youth Policy Accelerator build the next generation of mental health advocates by providing young people with the skills, platform, and network to drive meaningful change in their communities.

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1.1K+
total youth report downloads
550+ applicants
for Young Leaders Council and Youth Policy Accelerator programs
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Screening, research & innovation highlights

MHA’s free, anonymous, and clinically validated screenings help people explore their mental health and connect with personalized information and resources. Through analyzing screening data, MHA identifies key trends in workplace mental health, trauma, disparities, and access to care.

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4.2M+
mental health screens taken
589K
total people served who were struggling with addiction
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Public policy and advocacy

Mental Health America advocates for legislation and policy that will positively affect the lives of people with mental health conditions and their families. MHA’s Regional Policy Council (RPC) brings together state legislators, advocates, policy experts, partners, and leaders from Mental Health America’s affiliate network to advance bipartisan policy solutions that strengthen behavioral health systems nationwide.

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15K+
emails sent to Congressional offices
280+
in-person RPC meeting attendees
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Workplace mental health

For seven years, MHA has set the standards for employers invested in workplace mental health through our Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health program.

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4.1M
employees impacted by Bell Seal recognition program
360
Bell Seal recipients
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Public education

The Public Education team at Mental Health America (MHA) plays a critical role in promoting awareness, reducing stigma, and equipping individuals and communities with practical tools to support mental health and well-being.

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120M+
people reached through campaigns and webinars
13K+
live webinar attendees
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Communications and digital marketing

Mental Health America’s communications team identifies and secures meaningful opportunities to increase public awareness of critical mental health topics and MHA programs, across a variety of channels.

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130+
news stories highlighting the State of Mental Health in America report
1.25M
followers across all social platforms
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Partnerships and community outreach

MHA’s Partnerships and Community Outreach team drives meaningful collaboration with organizations that share our mission and values. Together, we amplify mental wellness, champion mental health access, and ensure every initiative is shaped by lived experience.

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20+
sites supported by partnership grants
21.5K
people reached through live learning events
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Community Impact Zones

In 2024, MHA, in partnership with Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., launched the Community Impact Zones initiative in New Jersey. Through multi-year financial support and technical assistance, this program aims to support long-term sustainability and break through systemic barriers that impede progress and mental health access.

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$690K
distributed through the CIZ-NJ grant program
100
free action boxes given to local New Jersey nonprofits
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Mental Health America Conference

Each year, thousands of mental health advocates unite in Washington, DC, and online for the Mental Health America Conference, an inspiring week of empowerment and innovation. From peers to providers, government officials and media, this dynamic group ignites a collective spark, sharing invaluable knowledge, creating community, and fostering the next wave of advocacy for mental health.

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800+
in-person attendees at 2025 conference
50
states and 99 countries represented
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Join us in providing mental health services!

$50 connects 40 people to our free online mental health screening tools.