Press Releases
Mental Illness Awareness Week: As mental health issues increase nationwide, Mental Health America raises awareness through 7 Days, 7 Ways campaign
ALEXANDRIA, VA – As mental health issues increase at an alarming rate across the country, Mental Health America (MHA) is kicking off a 7 Days, 7 Ways (#7Days7Ways)…
MHA Joins Leading Mental Health Organizations Applauding the Introduction of the PEERS Act of 2020 to Allow Participation of Peer Support Services in Behavioral Health Integration Services in Medicare
Leading mental health organizations, including Mental Health America (MHA), the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), the National Association of Peer Supporters (NAPS) and the Association for Behavioral…
More than a Quarter Million People Screened Positive for Depression, Anxiety Since Start of the Pandemic
Alexandria, VA - Tens of thousands of people experienced serious mental health symptoms in July as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to take a huge toll on the mental health of the nation, according to new data released today by Mental Health America (MHA).
MHA, which has…
More Than 169,000 People Screen Positive for Depression or Anxiety Since the Start of the Pandemic
Alexandria, VA –The COVID-19 pandemic continues to exact a huge toll on the mental health of the nation. As of the end of June, more than 7,000 people each day were going to Mental Health America’s web site (www.…
MHA Kicks Off Mental Health Month, Focusing on Tools 2 Thrive Theme
Alexandria, VA – During a time of unprecedented anxiety about a world pandemic, Mental Health America (MHA) today announced the start of its 2020 May is Mental Health Month campaign, with an emphasis on delivering “Tools 2 Thrive” to address the mental health needs of everyone…