As May draws to a close we would like to take the opportunity to share some of the best #MentalHealthMonth resources, organizations, and campaigns from across the New England area.
Resources
Mental Health America have put together a variety of toolkits including information about how an individual’s environment impacts their mental health, suggestions for making changes to improve and maintain mental well-being, and how to seek help for mental health challenges.
Find out more - https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month
The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness offers this broad database of resources for those seeking assistance managing their mental health and more.
Right Direction, an initiative to spread awareness of depression and how it manifests in the workplace, offers these resources on their website for those interested in learning more.
Organizations
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH)
The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages; enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. Learn more - https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-mental-health
Mental Health Action Network
Mental Health Action Day was founded to shift our mental health culture from awareness to action. This movement is powered by a growing coalition of more than 1750 nonprofits, brands, government agencies, and influential leaders from more than 32 countries that spread the message that, just like our physical health, we can take actions to improve our mental health. Learn more - https://www.mentalhealthaction.network/
Global Business Collaboration for Better Mental Health
No one business has all the answers when it comes to workplace mental health. That is why we are building a global community of committed business leaders to accelerate action and progress. Learn more - https://betterworkplacemh.com/
This Can Happen Global
Our range of services provide effective solutions and support to employees, mental health leads and mental health champions – suitable for businesses of every size across the globe. Learn more - https://www.thiscanhappenglobal.com/
Events
Express Yourself and the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health present: Splash
Thursday May 25, 2023 – 7:00pm EST
LIVE at the Boch Center – Wang Theatre
270 Tremont Street, Boston MA
Featuring 300+ Express Youth
Ricky Duran (The Voice S17), STOMP with Carlos Thomas and Cammie Tokunbo, John Angeles and Justin Myles, Quincy Giles, David Coffin, Boston's Best Musicians, Boston Children's Chorus.
The show is FREE and open to the public.
Learn more - https://www.mass.gov/event/express-yourself-exyo-splash-2023-05-25t190000-0400-2023-05-25t203000-0400
National Alliance on Mental Health are hosting a variety of upcoming events including Mass Advocacy Day and MANIWalks. Learn more - https://namimass.org/events/
Music & Listening
The BBC have put together a series of classical music mixes for Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, listed for free on BBC Sounds here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b096ykj4
12 of the best podcasts about mental health and mental illness. Learn more - https://podbiblemag.com/podcasts-about-mental-health-and-illness-for-mental-health-awareness-week/