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1. About Mental Health - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm
Description: WEBLast Reviewed: April 25, 2023. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Learn basic public health information about mental health including causes and types of mental illness.
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2. Mental health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Link: https://www.who.int/health-topics/mental-health
Description: WEBMar 11, 2024 · Mental health. Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. It has intrinsic and instrumental value and is integral to our well-being. At any one time, a diverse set of individual, family, community and ...
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3. Mental Health Awareness: The Ultimate Guide [2022]
Link: https://mentalhealthfoundation.org/mental-health-awareness-the-ultimate-guide-2021/
Description: WEBMental health awareness initiatives aim at raising public knowledge of mental health disorders, reducing stigma and fostering positive attitudes towards seeking help. Mental health awareness helps people understand that mental illness is NOT a character flaw but rather an illness like any other.
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4. Mental health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Link: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response
Description: WEBJun 17, 2022 · It is an integral component of health and well-being that underpins our individual and collective abilities to make decisions, build relationships and shape the world we live in. Mental health is a basic human right. And it is crucial to personal, community and socio-economic development. Mental health is more than the absence of mental disorders.
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5. The Importance of Mental Health - Verywell Mind
Link: https://www.verywellmind.com/the-importance-of-mental-health-for-wellbeing-5207938
Description: WEBFeb 15, 2023 · Elizabeth Plumptre. Updated on February 15, 2023. Medically reviewed by. Akeem Marsh, MD. Westend61 / Getty Images. Table of Contents. Risk Factors for Poor Mental Health. Signs of Mental Health Problems. Benefits of Good Mental Health. How to Maintain Mental Health and Well-Being. Your mental health is an important part of your …
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6. Mental Health Month | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Link: https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month
Description: WEBMental Health Awareness Month May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions.
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7. 2024 Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit | SAMHSA
Link: https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health-awareness-month/toolkit
Description: WEBMay 8, 2023 · Best practices for engaging in healthy discussions about mental health. Promotional materials for mental health awareness in May and beyond. Our toolkit was created with our partners in mind.
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8. Mental Health Month | Mental Health America
Link: https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-month
Description: WEBMental Health America's 2024 Mental Health Month toolkit provides free resources to help plan your efforts and raise awareness during the month of May and beyond. It has DIY tools, social media assets, resources, templates, printable handouts, and more! Outreach Ideas. For Individuals. Get ideas for how to raise awareness this Mental Health Month.
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9. Home | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Link: https://www.nami.org/Home
Description: WEBNAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Follow NAMI on social media!
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10. Merced County: Mental Health Support, Education & Resources
Link: https://namimerced.org/
Description: WEBMerced County offers no-cost mental health services. We help those with a mental illness, their families, caregivers, & friends. You are not alone!
