Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine rank highest; Nevada, Arizona, and Montana show greatest need for improvement
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Mental Health America (MHA) today released its annual State of Mental Health in America repor…
Alexandria, VA – Mental Health America (MHA) recently conducted its Annual Delegate Assembly and voted in one new national Board member in addition to welcoming a new Board chair. MHA is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of mental health and business professiona…
ALEXANDRIA, Va.– Mental Health America (MHA) today announced the 2024 recipients of its Clifford W. Beers Award, Betty Humphrey Equity Champion Award, Richard Van Horn Innovation in Programming Award, M…
Toolkit features resources to help communities of color confront systemic barriers to mental health care and well-being
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—To commemorate Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Health Awareness Month, Mental Health…
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The U.S. Supreme Court decision issued today in the case of Grants Pass v. Johnson will have a devastating effect on people who experience homelessness, especially those with mental health conditions.
This decision makes needing a place to sleep and not being able to access…
Rates of suicidal ideation are highest among youth, especially LGBTQ+ youth of color
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—More than 6.5 million people worldwide in 2023 took a mental health screening test through the Mental Health America (MHA) online…
State capitols, NFL stadiums and Niagara Falls among landmarks lighting up green to raise awareness
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—More than 200 iconic landmarks across the country will be lit in green, the color of mental health awareness, t…
Alexandria, VA – Mental Health America (MHA) today presented its 2024 Governor’s Leadership Award to Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly. The award recognizes state leaders who champion and prioritize the mental health of the citizens of their state. Kelly joins a select group of bipartisan…
Act would allow reimbursement of peer support services
Washington, D.C. – Mental Health America (MHA), the National Association of Peer Supporters (NAPS), the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMH…