Press Releases
Congressional Mental Health Leaders Confirmed for MHA Annual Conference Next Month
Alexandria, VA—Mental Health America (MHA) is happy to announce that all four sponsors of the Helping Families in Health Crisis Act of 2016 will be in attendance to accept MHA’s 2017 Legislator Award at MHA’s 2017 Annual Conference, being held at the Hyatt Regency Washington on…
May is Mental Health Month - Risky Business Theme Highlights When Behaviors, Habits May Be Unhealthy
Alexandria, VA - May is Mental Health Month (MHM) was started 68 years ago by Mental Health America to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of good mental health for everyone. This year’s…
Mental Health America Announces Winners of 2017 Awards
Mental Health America (MHA) will honor an impressive group of individuals, communications professionals and innovative programs at its 2017 Annual Conference, being held in Washington, DC on June 14-16. Throughout the three days MHA will present the 2017 Legislator Award, the Clifford W. Beers…
MHA Launches First-Ever National Peer Specialist Certification
After years of development, Mental Health America (MHA) is proud to announce the creation of the MHA National Certified Peer Specialist (NCPS) credential. This …
Statement by Paul Gionfriddo, MHA president and CEO, on Secretary Clinton's Mental Health Plan
“Secretary Hillary Clinton today released her mental health policy platform. MHA has eagerly awaited this day, because we know that it reflects months of thoughtful…
MHA Launches News-Style Program with ITN Productions
In the second year of a unique communications partnership, Mental Health America (MHA) and ITN Productions have launched a news and current affairs-style program that investigates the progress and raised awareness of mental health in the United States. The program premiered at the MHA Annual…