Education and outreach

Danielle Fritze
Vice president, public education and design
dfritze@mhanational.org

America Paredes
Chief social impact officer
aparedes@mhanational.org

Mental Health America founded Mental Health Month in 1949 and has led the effort every May to promote mental wellness nationwide.

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Each July, we honor the legacy of author, advocate, and trailblazer Bebe Moore Campbell by recognizing Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Moore Campbell’s ability to tell impactful stories highlighting themes of racism, mental health, and family left a lasting mark on this world and is a foundation for much of the work that continues in support of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) mental health.

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Mental Health America’s Supporting Young Minds guides have been created to empower parents, caregivers, teachers, and others to provide support by fostering nonjudgmental environments where young people feel safe expressing themselves.

See our Supporting Young Minds guides