Media and advocate resources for crisis response

Trauma-informed reporting guide

Covering crises sensitively and responsibly is crucial to protect the mental health of everyone involved. Use this guide to help you craft thoughtful pieces while caring for your own well-being.

Trauma-informed reporting guide

Self-care during advocacy work

Prioritizing self-care allows advocates to sustain their efforts and effectively support their cause while maintaining personal health and resilience.

MHA resources

Take good care of yourself

Taking time to heal for yourself

I can heal

Taking care of yourself while advocating for others

MHA policy and perspectives

See where Mental Health America stands on crisis-related issues.

MHA resources

Responding to behavioral health crises

Violence: Community mental health response

Take a mental health test

If you or a friend are struggling with your mental health, take an anonymous, free, and private mental health test. It only takes a few minutes, and after you are finished you will be given information about the next steps you can take based on the results.

Take a screen