Mental Health America

Young people need opportunities to grow, learn, lead, and care for each other. However, when creating programs for youth mental health programs, their voices are often left out of the conversation. Join us next Wednesday, September 25, at 2pm ET for Supporting Young Minds: Effective Empowerment Strategies, a free, live webinar. In this session, we'll discuss the importance of centering youth voices & letting them lead, learn strategies for building agency and empowerment within youth, and hear from youth about how adults can best support their needs. Register ?? https://lnkd.in/egqfPrcc

Yesterday, Mental Health America conducted its 2024 National Policy Institute: Social Drivers of Mental Health at the #MHAConference in Washington, D.C. The program explored the impact of social drivers such as integrating care in schools, housing, food, and economic security on the mental health of youth and their families. Read a recap of the day’s events ?? https://lnkd.in/g56s6PzC

#BackToSchool season is in full swing, so it’s still the perfect time to check out Mental Health America’s FREE #SupportingYoungMinds Resource Guides! These guides were created to empower supportive adults and young people to provide support by fostering nonjudgmental environments where young people feel safe expressing themselves. Learn more and download the guides at https://lnkd.in/e_SG_tW7

When it comes to treating #schizophrenia, you have more options than a daily pill. Discover how a long-acting injectable (LAI) could help reduce the risk of schizophrenia relapse at the 2024 Mental Health America Conference with Teva Pharmaceuticals. Visit Booth T22 in the #MHAConference Expo Hall later this week to learn more about LAIs from the experts at #Tevapharm.

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay - have you made your voting plan yet? ??? The 2024 election is a pivotal moment in shaping our nation's future. With mental health care on the ballot - through party platforms and candidate positions - it's more important than ever to be involved in this year’s elections at all levels. Check out Mental Health America's 2024 Voter Guide for all the information you need on voter registration, voting rights, and the actions you can take before #ElectionDay in November. mhanational.org/vote

If you need some guidance today, here are 10 messages to help change how you think about your mental health. ??

Last week, Dr. Lisa Miller, the closing keynote speaker at this week's Mental Health America Conference, was featured on CBS Mornings' "The State of Spirituality" series with Lisa Ling, a new segment that explores the state of spirituality in the United States. Dr. Miller is a professor, founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, and author of "The Awakened Brain." Watch the full segment ? https://lnkd.in/gSMK8kxn

Today's youth are facing unprecedented challenges to their mental well-being, and supportive adults can make a big difference in a young person’s mental health journey. Mental Health America's 2024 #SupportingYoungMinds Guides have been created to empower you to provide support by fostering nonjudgmental environments where young people feel safe expressing themselves. Learn more and download the guides at https://lnkd.in/e_SG_tW7

“As I grew up, I learned that people actually appreciate it when I let them know I was struggling.” Thank you to Kana and Reina, a mother and daughter who are both passionate mental health advocates, for having this candid conversation with us about youth mental health. Creating safe spaces for open, intergenerational dialogue is crucial for protecting and empowering young people's mental well-being. https://lnkd.in/e_SG_tW7

We are excited to announce Boehringer Ingelheim is a 2024 #MHAConference Gold Sponsor! Boehringer Ingelheim has made a long-term commitment to invest in research with the aspiration of redefining mental health and helping improve the lives of people living with serious mental illness. Learn more about their work here: https://bit.ly/3WILyib