Mental Health Awareness Month Events

Posted by Carolyn Martin on May 2nd, 2022 Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Observances, Mental Health
Tags: consumer health, health information, mental health, National Health Observances

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In every community across the U.S. , people have been impacted by mental health. They have either worked or lived with or cared for someone who has or has experienced a mental health condition or are experiencing it themselves. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused additional challenges for those who need or are seeking help. Take some time, throughout the month of May, to become better educated about mental health, show our appreciation of mental health professionals and caretakers, and highlight the needs of those experiencing mental health conditions.

Promote and attend these free webinars and events focusing on mental health.

Mental Health Awareness Month Webinar Series
This free webinar series, hosted by HHS and HUD, will take place each Wednesday in May and feature leading mental health and housing professionals with a focus on mental health issues that our nation is facing in the post-pandemic world.

• Mental Health 101-Overview of Mental Health Issues in the Modern World, May 4 starting at 6:00 a.m. SST, 7:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. AKDT, 10:00 a.m. PDT, May 5 at 3:00 a.m., Code: 4670871#
• 988 is Not a Joke-National Suicide Prevention Hotline Launch to 988-What’s on the Horizon, May 11 starting at 6:00 a.m. SST, 7:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. AKDT, 10:00 a.m. PDT, May 12 at 3:00 a.m., Code 8477433#
• Get Help – Reducing Stigma Associated with Mental Health, May 18 starting at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKDT, 11:00 a.m. PDT, May 19 at 4:00 a.m. ChST, Code: 5955873#
• Now What – Mental Health Issues in Post COVID America, May 25 starting at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKDT, 11:00 a.m. PDT, May 19 at 4:00 a.m. ChST, Code: 6268721#

Event: National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day 2022: Peer Support for Youth and Families, register to attend this SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) hosted event commemorating child and youth mental health and honoring youth and family peer support. Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D., provides remarks, May 5 starting at 6:00 a.m. SST, 7:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. AKDT, 10:00 a.m. PDT, May 6 at 3:00 a.m. ChST

Webinar: Parenting with Co-occurring Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, register for this 1 hour webinar, hosted by the Univ. of Kentucky, focused on the experiences of parents and families who have lived experience with co-occurring mental health and developmental disabilities followed by an optional 30 minute Q&A time, May 10 starting at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKDT, 11:00 a.m. PDT, May 11 at 4:00 a.m. ChST

SAMHSA provides additional events and resources for you and your community. Check out their Mental Health Awareness Month webpage.