Mental Health Month
Since founding Mental Health Month (also referred to as Mental Health Awareness Month) in 1949, Mental Health America (MHA) has led the effort every May to promote mental wellness nationwide.
This year, MHA’s theme for Mental Health Month is More Good Days, Together. This reflects the heart of our mission: helping 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.
Download our 2026 Planning Guide
Designed for community organizations, workplaces, educators, and advocacy groups, this guide equips you with the tools to make a meaningful impact on mental wellness.
- Activities to bring people together: Outreach ideas that encourage conversation and spark connection.
- Real-life examples: See what’s worked for others and adapt their activities for your audience.
- Ready-to-use communication tools: Customizable email and newsletter content, and talking points to help you share the message and save time.
- Ways to work together: How to partner with Mental Health America to extend your reach and impact.
Whether you’re launching your first awareness campaign or have been celebrating Mental Health Month for years, this guide will help you create impactful events and initiatives. Let’s make Mental Health Month 2026 the most powerful yet!
Stay tuned for the release of the Mental Health Month Action Guide in April. The Action Guide is a roadmap for supporting more good days, both individually and together. It will feature online activities, printable tools, and other resources to encourage people to:
- Reflect on what a good day looks like to them
- Connect to tools and resources that support them on their unique path with mental health
- Empower individuals, organizations, and communities to have more good days, together
Download the 2026 Mental Health Month Planning Guide
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