Since 1949, Mental Health America and its affiliates across the country have led the observance of Mental Health Awareness Month by reaching millions of people through the media, local events and screenings.

We welcome other organizations and individuals to join us in spreading the word that mental health is something everyone should care about by using the 2023 Mental Health Month toolkit materials and conducting awareness activities.

The world is constantly changing – for better or for worse – and it can be overwhelming to deal with everything going on around you. While society is getting more comfortable discussing mental health, it can still be hard to know “Where to Start” when it comes to taking care of your own well-being.

This May, Mental Health America will help you:

LEARN how modern life affects mental health with new resources to navigate our changing world.
ACT by building your coping toolbox so you can manage stress, difficult emotions, and challenging situations.
ADVOCATE to improve mental health for yourself, your friends and family, and your community.

For anyone struggling with the pressure of today's world, feeling alone, or wondering if they can feel better, this is Where to Start.

Download the full Mental Health Toolkit >>


This year's toolkit includes:

  • Media Material
  • Social Media and Web Components
  • Posters
  • Fact Sheets
  • Worksheets
  • Additional Resources.