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August 22, 2024 |
| |  | 💡Trailblaze the future of youth peer support with our new policy report After wrapping up our inaugural Youth Policy Accelerator (YPA), we’re thrilled to share Mental Health America’s new report, "Trailblazing the Future of Youth Peer Support: A Youth-driven Policy Guide." This report represents the work of an outstanding group of young leaders who have spent the last year meeting with legislators, launching a new national youth peer support coalition, and more. Click below to access your copy, and share it with your networks. |
| |  | Register for the hybrid 2024 Mental Health America Conference The 2024 Mental Health America Conference is just one month away, and time is running out to secure your spot. We offer several attendance options, see which one is right for you: In-Person – Varied Costs MHA offers a variety of in-person registration options. Virtual – Pay What You Can MHA is proud and committed to offering free, accessible virtual access to our groundbreaking conference. Help power our mission with a voluntary donation. Ignite change, one contribution at a time. |
| |  | Our awareness bracelet is back in stock To celebrate Mental Health Month in May, we launched our Mental Health Awareness Bracelet Campaign and sold out within hours! Thanks to support from Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., we distributed 25,000 free bracelets across the country, shipping included. Your overwhelming response and countless requests for a restock have been heard. We’re excited to announce that the bracelets are now available for purchase in our store. 100% of proceeds directly support our mission. |
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| | | [WEBINAR] August 29 @ 2:00 p.m. ET, I don’t know how…to talk to my child about food and body image Youth and teens undergo many changes, physically, emotionally, and socially. Their bodies are changing, and they are left comparing themselves to others, feeling societal pressures, often through the lens of perfection on social media. Join Mental Health America and Arizona State University for a session specifically for parents and caregivers. The session will discuss how comparison, social media, and societal pressures impact body image and youth mental health. It will also provide strategies to parents and caregivers on addressing these sensitive topics to best support their children and not perpetuate factors that can lead to an eating disorder and/or body dysmorphia. |
| | [SPECIAL EVENT] October 15 @ 12:00 p.m. ET, Bebe Moore Campbell’s "72 Hour Hold": A mental health book discussion Get ready for a special event! On October 15, MHA will host a live discussion of Bebe Moore Campbell’s, "72 Hour Hold." This book tells the story of a mother coping with her daughter’s bipolar diagnosis, navigating a broken mental health care system, and experiencing stigma associated with mental illness in the Black community. We encourage you to add "72 Hour Hold" to your summer reading list, register for the event, and submit your questions for our live book discussion. |
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| | | Mental Health Connecticut named a top workplace by Hartford Courant Mental Health Connecticut has been awarded the Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Hartford Courant Top Workplaces, based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey. This recognition reflects their commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment for their team, enabling them to impact the lives of those they serve. The survey measured the employee experience, including feeling respected and supported, enabled to grow, and empowered to execute. |
| MAMH is elevating behavioral health and wellness for older adults The Massachusetts Association for Mental Health (MAMH) has received a $150,000 grant from the Point32Health Foundation to support its work elevating the importance of behavioral health and wellness for older adults. The grant will support the Massachusetts Older Adult Behavioral Health Network (OABHN), which focuses on behavioral health advocacy, workforce development, and peer support programs. This grant builds on the Foundation's previous support, helping to transform the coalition into a robust network dedicated to improving the behavioral health of older adults across the Commonwealth. |
| MHA of San Diego County's "Meeting of the Minds" Conference The "Meeting of the Minds" is an annual behavioral health conference and resource fair hosted by Mental Health America of San Diego County, which focuses on innovative and unique care in mental health treatment and supportive care. The conference promotes collaboration, cooperation, and understanding related to mental health, and the resource fair allows attendees to network with other professionals related to new approaches in care. The 2024 conference will be held on October 10 at the Marina Village Conference Center. Click here to learn more. |
| MHA of Central Carolinas debuts internet talk show, "Strong Place" Mental Health America (MHA) of Central Carolinas plays a pivotal role in providing essential mental health services and programs in the Charlotte area, specifically targeting the needs of residents in Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties. The MHA debuted a new internet talk show, "Strong Place," on July 2, 2024, with a new episode dropping every other Tuesday. This regular schedule ensures you can stay updated by joining Executive Director Ayo Johnson as she interviews local advocates, partners, and changemakers. |
| | Did you know our book is now in paperback? Click image to order. |
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