It's time to get smart about mental health.
May is Mental Health Month, a nationwide campaign by the nonprofit Mental Health America (MHA) to promote awareness and education for mental well-being.
MHA reports that more than 6.5 million people participated in its online prevention and screening program last year. Nearly 80% of participants in the U.S. scored positive for moderate to severe symptoms of a mental health condition.
The theme for this year's monthly campaign is "Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World." In recent years, mental health may have become a more common topic of discussion in personal and professional contexts. But it can still be difficult to know where to begin when you need to take care of your own mental wellness. MHA is offering a special toolkit to help anyone struggling with how to feel better.
As part of the campaign, buildings across the country will be lit up green – the color for mental health awareness – to literally shine a light on this important initiative. This year's campaign is also a celebration of the 75th anniversary of Mental Health Month.
Work can occasionally be a source of stress for anyone — even the prevalence of remote and hybrid work environments doesn't change that. So, this month we're sharing tips to help you better manage remote work life and stay mentally fresh.
