The school year is now in full swing and this is a time of year that can be met with mixed emotions, especially for the growing numbers of youth that struggle with feelings of anxiety and depression. Mental Health America now has new, free resources to help support parents, teachers, students, Read More
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Mental Health America applauds Congress for passing the Respect for Marriage Act, which President Biden signed into law on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. LGBTQ+ people have overcome many obstacles, and we celebrate this moment which holds promise for the mental health of this community. We are pleased Read More
Statement on NYC plan to involuntarily hospitalize people with mental illness Alexandria, VA (Dec. 2, 2022) – Schroeder Stribling, president and CEO of Mental Health America, issued the following statement today regarding the New York City mayor’s plan to involuntarily hospitalize people with Read More
In releasing this report, Mental Health America (MHA) aims to provide a snapshot of mental health status among youth and adults for policy and program planning, analysis, and evaluation; to track changes in the prevalence of mental health issues and access to mental health care; to understand how Read More
Workplace Mental Health Toolkit According to MHA’s Mind the Workplace 2022 report, 78% of workers agree that workplace stress affects their mental health, and 7 in 10 workers find it difficult to concentrate at work. This stress can negatively impact workers’ well- being, productivity, job Read More
Adolescence is already a confusing time without added concerns about social media, safety in schools, staying healthy, family financial security, and loss of loved ones—so we shouldn't be surprised that the rates of anxiety, depression, suicide, and other mental health conditions are on the Read More
