Press Releases
Mental Health America welcomes new Board chair, appoints new Board member
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…
Mental Health America Announces 2024 award winners
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,…
Mental Health America releases free toolkit for Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Health Awareness Month
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…
Mental Health America releases analysis of its 2023 online mental health screens; U.S. sees continued rise of anxiety, psychosis and ADHD risk
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…
Buildings across the nation to light up green for Mental Health Month in May
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,…
Mental Health America honors Kansas Gov. Kelly with 2024 Governor’s Leadership Award
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…