Bringing mental health awareness to your community

Thank you for purchasing the Mental Health Action Box.

With this simple act, you’re showing your commitment, not just to your own well-being, but to your entire community. You’re choosing to face the very real need to talk openly about mental health and take meaningful action.

We created the Mental Health Action Box to make it easier for people like you to raise awareness, spark connection, and encourage others to check in on their mental health. Inside the box, you’ll find tools designed to start conversations, reduce stigma, and help more people have good days.

Haven’t purchased your box yet? It’s not too late, order yours at our store!

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And this is just the beginning. Beyond the box, Mental Health America offers a wide range of resources you can continue to share as you engage your community and support others on their mental health journey.

We’ve packed this box with everything you need to get started, whether you’re hosting a community conversation, setting up a small tabling event, or leading an activity at work, school, or in your neighborhood.

Most printed materials come in sets of 25, including:

• Fact sheets
• Screening postcards
• Coloring pages

We’ve included 50 Mental Health Awareness Bracelets, each with an accompanying sticker, enough for participants to keep one and share another with a friend, coworker, or loved one. Because mental health conversations are even more powerful when they’re shared.

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Need more materials? We’ve got you covered. You can purchase additional Mental Health Awareness Bracelets, and for every bracelet you buy, you’ll receive a free “Stigma Stops When We Start Talking” sticker, just like the one included in your box.

Our online store also features a wide selection of mental health awareness merchandise, including screening postcards, apparel, magnets, books, accessories, and more. Choose what works best for your audience and event.

Save 10% on bulk orders of 50 or more, and know that 100% of proceeds support MHA’s mission to promote mental health and well-being for all.

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Beyond the Box: Exploring MHA’s resources

As you prepare for your event, think about your audience, the theme or message you want to convey, and the types of materials that will resonate most. Every gathering is unique, and having the right tools makes a difference.

That’s why we’ve compiled a wide range of free, downloadable resources to help you take action and support others in their mental health journeys.

Here, you’ll find a variety of MHA resources designed to support your event, whatever shape it takes.

These tools are designed to help individuals take action for their mental health.

• 31 tips to boost your mental health
• Planning your routine
• Mental health grocery list (PDF)
• 10 journal prompts to jump-start action
• Guided breathing exercise
• Decision map: Where to go (PDF)
• Checklist for appointments
• Building your boundaries
• Free coloring page (PDF)

DIY mental health tools

Looking for ways to help people take action on their own? MHA’s DIY Tools are perfect for those who want to work through challenges at their own pace.

• Choosing the right mental health care for you
• Talking to your loved ones about mental health
• Prioritizing self-care
• Your mind and your body: Talking to your doctor about mental health
• Setting and reaching goals

Explore all DIY tools

Spanish language resources

Looking for materials in Spanish? MHA offers a variety of manually-reviewed Spanish language resources on our website in the Spanish Resource Center. You may also explore the entire MHA website in Spanish through the translation tool on the top right corner of the mhanational.org web page.

Visit the MHA resource library

Explore MHA’s library of downloadable materials and educational content. If you need tailored resources for a specific audience, check out our topic-specific resource centers.

Keep learning, keep connecting

As you continue your work in the community, you may find yourself wanting to learn more about mental health conditions, explore additional tools, or better support those seeking help. We’ve gathered a variety of resources below to help you do just that, from educational content to guidance on navigating care.

If you’d like to keep learning (and we hope you do!), check out our free webinars for ongoing insights, or connect with your local MHA affiliate to stay rooted in community-based support and collaboration.

You’re not in this alone—and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Understanding mental health conditions

• Mental health conditions
• Quick mental health facts and statistics
• Spanish resources

If you meet someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis while you’re raising awareness or holding events, help is available.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress. They also offer prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

Phone: 988 (Spanish and English help available)
TTY users: 1-800-799-4889
Website: 988lifeline.org
Crisis Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat

Crisis Text Line is a free 24/7 text-enabled support program staffed by trained crisis counselors that provides crisis-related assistance.