Get involved on social media

Celebrate Mental Health Month by sharing MHA’s mission to help people have more good days by meeting them where they are, supporting them as whole people, and understanding that “good” is defined by their unique experience and goals.

Here are a few ways you can get involved on social media. We’ve provided sample images and captions that you can use as-is, or feel free to spread the message in your own voice and style.

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May is #MentalHealthMonth!

This May, Mental Health America is helping people have more good days by meeting them where they are, supporting them as whole people, and understanding that “good” is subjective.

Let’s have more good days, together.

mhanational.org/may 💚

Celebrate #MentalHealthMonth by exploring Mental Health America’s 2026 #MHM Action Guide! 🎉

Find the resources you need to have #MoreGoodDaysTogether: mhanational.org/may

Only you can define what a “good day” looks like to you.

Mental Health America’s 2026 #MentalHealthMonth Action Guide is a great place to start figuring it out.

Find free tools and ways to get involved at mhanational.org/may

#MHM2026 #MoreGoodDaysTogether

Mental health is physical health. Whether it’s finding ways to be active, connecting with your community, or remembering to drink water, small wins matter.

Find free tools and ways to get involved this #MentalHealthMonth at mhanational.org/may

#MHM2026 #MoreGoodDaysTogether

You don’t have to carry the weight of “not-so-good” days alone. When we look out for one another, more good days become possible for all of us.

Learn more: mhanational.org/may

#MHM2026 #MoreGoodDaysTogether

Mental health is personal.

What works for one person may not work for another, and that’s okay. The path may look different for everyone, but we all deserve #MoreGoodDaysTogether 💚

Find free tools and ways to get involved at mhanational.org/may

#MHM2026

Trying new things can be scary. 😰 Starting therapy may feel overwhelming, but it’s a powerful step toward improving your mental health, and you deserve support.

Find the tools you need for #MHM2026: mhanational.org/may

If having good days feels hard, know that help is available and that you are not alone.

Check on your mental health with a free, quick, anonymous test with Mental Health America at mhascreening.org.

#MHM2026 #MoreGoodDaysTogether

Taking steps to understand and care for your mental health isn’t just self-care – it’s an investment in your future.

Take the first step with Mental Health America’s online mental health screen: mhascreening.org

#MHM2026 #MoreGoodDaysTogether

Share what mental health means to you, pass along helpful resources, or highlight the small things that support your well-being. Every post helps reduce stigma and lets others know they’re not alone.

Get creative and use the format that feels most natural to you. You might:

Write a post or thread

• Share a personal reflection, a coping tip, or a message of encouragement.
• Encourage your followers to check out the 2026 Action Guide for More Good Days, Together at mhanational.org/may, or share specific resources highlighted in the guide.

Create a photo or carousel 

• Highlight your self-care routine, supportive community, or things that help you recharge.
• Show off your new merch from the MHA store! We always love to see MHA’s merch out in the wild.
• #BeSeenInGreen and share a selfie in the official color of mental health awareness – make sure to join our Be Seen in Green fundraising campaign!
• On May 1, snap pics of buildings and landmarks in your town that light up green. We’ll post a list of participating locations on our website a day or two ahead.

Film a short video or reel 

• Talk about what a good day means to YOU.
• Share one small thing that you’ve done recently to make your health a priority — mind and body.
• Teach your followers how to do a hobby or activity that helps you calm your mind.

Share your story

Talking openly about mental health is one of the most impactful ways to reduce stigma, and to remind others that they are not alone. If you have a mental health story that you want to share, here are 5 tips you can use to prepare:

1. Start with your “why.” Think about what you hope someone takes away from your post — whether it’s helping people feel less alone, learning something new, or feeling encouraged to reach out for support. Stories can help create more good days.
2. Speak from your own experience. Use “I” statements and share what you felt or learned. Your perspective is powerful, and you don’t have to speak for everyone.
3. Be honest, but set boundaries. You don’t have to share every detail to make a difference. Decide what parts of your story feel comfortable to post. Focus on the impact and what you learned rather than describing harmful experiences in detail, as graphic descriptions can be triggering for others who may be struggling.
4. Focus on what helped. If there was a coping strategy, community, or resource that supported you, consider including it. It might help someone else have more good days, too.
5. Leave people with hope. Sharing your progress, lessons learned, or what keeps you moving forward can make your story meaningful to others.
6. Care for yourself. Sharing your story can be empowering, and it can also bring up strong emotions. After sharing, consider planning a grounding exercise, relaxing activity, or other way to care for yourself.

For more in-depth advice, check out this video: Action through advocacy: How to make a difference by telling your story.

Caption ideas

Here are a few sample captions to get your wheels turning. Feel free to personalize and edit these as much as you want to.

It’s #MentalHealthMonth! I’m joining @mentalhealthamerica’s #MoreGoodDaysTogether campaign this May because having more good days isn’t a solo mission. 

More good days are possible. 💚 This #MentalHealthMonth, I’m joining @mentalhealtamerica’s #MoreGoodDaysTogether campaign to remind you that you’re not alone in this. 

The path looks different for everyone, but we all deserve to have more good days, together. That’s why I’m sharing my story with @mentalhealthamerica this #MentalHealthMonth. 

• Main May is Mental Health Month page: mhanational.org/may
• MHA Screening: mhascreening.org

The following links have been shortened to honor post character limits:

• Affirmations for more good days and why they work: bit.ly/4c2s3tL
• How to feel better about yourself: Simple steps backed by science: bit.ly/4t57Yc0
• Is it okay to be an introvert?: bit.ly/4dnpjIy
• Journal prompts for more good days: bit.ly/4lxeDcx
• Movement for mental health – why it doesn’t have to look like exercise: bit.ly/4bcQSmy
• Why hobbies are good for your mental health: bit.ly/4sIKidf
• Worksheet: Making lifestyle changes: bit.ly/3NszdhF
• Interactive tool: Finding the things that bring you pleasure, peace, and pride: bit.ly/4surYot