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Digital Toolkit for Mental Health Awareness Month

During National Mental Health Awareness Month, be a part of the conversation about mental illness and raise awareness about the National Institute of Mental Health’s (NIMH) resources related to mental health.

Campaign date: May 1-31, 2023

Hashtags: #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, #MentalHealthMonth, #shareNIMH

Digital shareables: nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH

Sample messages

Help raise awareness about mental health in your community! Use NIMH’s shareable resources to spread the word. #shareNIMH. Points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH

Are you looking for ways to raise awareness about mental health in your community during #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth? Use these shareable resources from @NIMHgov to spread the word! #shareNIMH [link]

ALT text: Help raise awareness about mental health in your community! Use NIMH’s shareable resources to spread the word. #shareNIMH. Points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH

Joyful person with raised arms at the beach with the message: Your mental health matters. Get tips and resources from NIMH to take care of your mental health. Points to nimh.nih.gov/mymentalhealth

Your mental health matters! Good mental health can help you cope with stress and improve your quality of life. Get tips and resources from @NIMHgov to help take care of your mental health. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth [link]

ALT text: Joyful person with raised arms at the beach with the message: Your mental health matters. Get tips and resources from NIMH to take care of your mental health. Points to nimh.nih.gov/mymentalhealth

Presents information about how to assess your mental health and determine if you need help. It provides examples of mild and severe symptoms, self-care activities, and options for seeking professional help. Points to nimh.nih.gov/findhelp

Do you need help with your mental health? If you don’t know where to start, this infographic from @NIMHgov may help guide you. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth [link]

Alt text: Presents information about how to assess your mental health and determine if you need help. It provides examples of mild and severe symptoms, self-care activities, and options for seeking professional help. Points to nimh.nih.gov/findhelp

Presents five tips for talking to a health care provider about your mental health: talk to a primary care provider, prepare ahead of your visit, consider bringing a friend or relative, be honest, ask questions. Points to nimh.nih.gov/talkingtips

Don’t wait for a health care provider to ask about your mental health. Start the conversation. Here are five tips to help you get the most out of your visit. [link] #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

ALT text: Presents five tips for talking to a health care provider about your mental health: talk to a primary care provider, prepare ahead of your visit, consider bringing a friend or relative, be honest, ask questions. Points to nimh.nih.gov/talkingtips

Presents behaviors and feelings that may be warnings signs that someone is thinking about suicide. Points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention

Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about suicide. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth [link]

ALT text: Presents behaviors and feelings that may be warnings signs that someone is thinking about suicide. Points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention

Facebook Live Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding Schizophrenia: Robert Heinssen, Ph.D., ABPP, Senior Advisor for Learning Health Care Research and Practice, National Institute of Mental Health Sarah E. Morris, Ph.D., chief of the Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Interventions Research Branch, National Institute of Mental Health. May 4, 2023, 1:00-1:30 p.m. ET. Points to facebook.com/nimhgov

In recognition of #MentaHealthAwarenessMonth, @NIMHgov is hosting a Facebook Live event on schizophrenia on May 4. NIMH experts will discuss the signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatments, and the latest NIMH-supported research on schizophrenia. [link]

ALT text: Facebook Live Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding Schizophrenia:

Robert Heinssen, Ph.D., ABPP, Senior Advisor for Learning Health Care Research and Practice, National Institute of Mental Health

Sarah E. Morris, Ph.D., chief of the Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Interventions Research Branch, National Institute of Mental Health.

May 4, 2023, 1:00-1:30 p.m. ET.

Points to facebook.com/nimhgov

Help raise awareness about mental health in your community! Use NIMH’s shareable resources to spread the word. #shareNIMH. Points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH

Are you looking for ways to raise awareness about mental health in your community during #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth? Use these shareable resources from the @National Institute of Mental Health to spread the word! #shareNIMH [link]

ALT text: Help raise awareness about mental health in your community! Use NIMH’s shareable resources to spread the word. #shareNIMH. Points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH

Joyful person with raised arms at the beach with the message: Your mental health matters. Get tips and resources from NIMH to take care of your mental health. Points to nimh.nih.gov/mymentalhealth

Your mental health matters! Good mental health can help you cope with stress and improve your quality of life. Get tips and resources from the @National Institute of Mental Health to help take care of your mental health. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth [link]

ALT text: Joyful person with raised arms at the beach with the message: Your mental health matters. Get tips and resources from NIMH to take care of your mental health. Points to nimh.nih.gov/mymentalhealth

Presents information about how to assess your mental health and determine if you need help. It provides examples of mild and severe symptoms, self-care activities, and options for seeking professional help. Points to nimh.nih.gov/findhelp

Do you need help with your mental health? If you don’t know where to start, this infographic from the @National Institute of Mental Health may help guide you. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth [link]

Alt text: Presents information about how to assess your mental health and determine if you need help. It provides examples of mild and severe symptoms, self-care activities, and options for seeking professional help. Points to nimh.nih.gov/findhelp

Presents five tips for talking to a health care provider about your mental health: talk to a primary care provider, prepare ahead of your visit, consider bringing a friend or relative, be honest, ask questions. Points to nimh.nih.gov/talkingtips

Don’t wait for a health care provider to ask about your mental health. Start the conversation. Here are five tips to help you get the most out of your visit. [link] #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

ALT text: Presents five tips for talking to a health care provider about your mental health: talk to a primary care provider, prepare ahead of your visit, consider bringing a friend or relative, be honest, ask questions. Points to nimh.nih.gov/talkingtips

Presents behaviors and feelings that may be warnings signs that someone is thinking about suicide. Points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention

Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about suicide. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth [link]

ALT text: Presents behaviors and feelings that may be warnings signs that someone is thinking about suicide. Points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention

Facebook Live Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding Schizophrenia: Robert Heinssen, Ph.D., ABPP, Senior Advisor for Learning Health Care Research and Practice, National Institute of Mental Health Sarah E. Morris, Ph.D., chief of the Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Interventions Research Branch, National Institute of Mental Health. May 4, 2023, 1:00-1:30 p.m. ET. Points to facebook.com/nimhgov

In recognition of #MentaHealthAwarenessMonth, @NIMHgov is hosting a Facebook Live event on schizophrenia on May 4. NIMH experts will discuss the signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatments, and the latest NIMH-supported research on schizophrenia. [link]

ALT text: Facebook Live Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding Schizophrenia:

Robert Heinssen, Ph.D., ABPP, Senior Advisor for Learning Health Care Research and Practice, National Institute of Mental Health

Sarah E. Morris, Ph.D., chief of the Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Interventions Research Branch, National Institute of Mental Health.

May 4, 2023, 1:00-1:30 p.m. ET.

Points to facebook.com/nimhgov

Help raise awareness about mental health in your community! Use NIMH’s shareable resources to spread the word. #shareNIMH. Points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH

Are you looking for ways to raise awareness about mental health in your community during #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth? Use these shareable resources from @NIMHgov to spread the word! Learn more at nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH. #shareNIMH #MentalHealthMonth

ALT text: Help raise awareness about mental health in your community! Use NIMH’s shareable resources to spread the word. #shareNIMH. Points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH

Joyful person with raised arms at the beach with the message: Your mental health matters. Get tips and resources from NIMH to take care of your mental health. Points to nimh.nih.gov/mymentalhealth

Your mental health matters! Good mental health can help you cope with stress and improve your quality of life. Get tips and resources from @NIMHgov to help take care of your mental health. Learn more at nimh.nih.gov/mymentalhealth. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

ALT text: Joyful person with raised arms at the beach with the message: Your mental health matters. Get tips and resources from NIMH to take care of your mental health. Points to nimh.nih.gov/mymentalhealth

Presents information about how to assess your mental health and determine if you need help. It provides examples of mild and severe symptoms, self-care activities, and options for seeking professional help. Points to nimh.nih.gov/findhelp

Do you need help with your mental health? If you don’t know where to start, this infographic from @NIMHgov may help guide you. Learn more at nimh.nih.gov/findhelp. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

Alt text: Presents information about how to assess your mental health and determine if you need help. It provides examples of mild and severe symptoms, self-care activities, and options for seeking professional help. Points to nimh.nih.gov/findhelp

Presents five tips for talking to a health care provider: talk to a primary care provider, prepare ahead of your visit, consider bringing a friend or relative, be honest, ask questions. Points to nimh.nih.gov/talkingtips

Don’t wait for a health care provider to ask about your mental health. Start the conversation. Here are five tips from @NIMHgov to help you get the most out of your visit. Learn more at nimh.nih.gov/talkingtips. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

ALT text: Presents five tips for talking to a health care provider: talk to a primary care provider, prepare ahead of your visit, consider bringing a friend or relative, be honest, ask questions. Points to nimh.nih.gov/talkingtips

Presents behaviors and feelings that may be warnings signs that someone is thinking about suicide. Points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention

Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about suicide. Learn more at nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention. @NIMHgov #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

ALT text: Presents behaviors and feelings that may be warnings signs that someone is thinking about suicide. Points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention

Facebook Live Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding Schizophrenia: Robert Heinssen, Ph.D., ABPP, Senior Advisor for Learning Health Care Research and Practice, National Institute of Mental Health Sarah E. Morris, Ph.D., chief of the Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Interventions Research Branch, National Institute of Mental Health. May 4, 2023, 1:00-1:30 p.m. ET. Points to facebook.com/nimhgov

In recognition of #MentaHealthAwarenessMonth, @NIMHgov is hosting a Facebook Live event on schizophrenia on May 4. NIMH experts will discuss the signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatments, and the latest NIMH-supported research on schizophrenia. Watch the live event on NIMH’s Facebook page at facebook.com/nimhgov. #MentalHealthMonth

ALT text: Facebook Live Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding Schizophrenia:

Robert Heinssen, Ph.D., ABPP, Senior Advisor for Learning Health Care Research and Practice, National Institute of Mental Health

Sarah E. Morris, Ph.D., chief of the Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Interventions Research Branch, National Institute of Mental Health.

May 4, 2023, 1:00-1:30 p.m. ET.

Points to facebook.com/nimhgov

Help raise awareness about mental health in your community! Use NIMH’s shareable resources to spread the word. #shareNIMH. Points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH

Are you looking for ways to raise awareness about mental health in your community during #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth? Use these shareable resources from the @National Institute of Mental Health to spread the word! #shareNIMH [link]

ALT text: Help raise awareness about mental health in your community! Use NIMH’s shareable resources to spread the word. #shareNIMH. Points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH

Joyful person with raised arms at the beach with the message: Your mental health matters. Get tips and resources from NIMH to take care of your mental health. Points to nimh.nih.gov/mymentalhealth

Your mental health matters! Good mental health can help you cope with stress and improve your quality of life. Get tips and resources from the @National Institute of Mental Health to help take care of your mental health. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth [link]

ALT text: Joyful person with raised arms at the beach with the message: Your mental health matters. Get tips and resources from NIMH to take care of your mental health. Points to nimh.nih.gov/mymentalhealth

Facebook Live Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding Schizophrenia: Robert Heinssen, Ph.D., ABPP, Senior Advisor for Learning Health Care Research and Practice, National Institute of Mental Health Sarah E. Morris, Ph.D., chief of the Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Interventions Research Branch, National Institute of Mental Health. May 4, 2023, 1:00-1:30 p.m. ET. Points to facebook.com/nimhgov

In recognition of #MentaHealthAwarenessMonth, the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is hosting a Facebook Live event on schizophrenia on May 4. NIMH experts will discuss the signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatments, and the latest NIMH-supported research on schizophrenia. [link]

ALT text: Facebook Live Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding Schizophrenia:

Robert Heinssen, Ph.D., ABPP, Senior Advisor for Learning Health Care Research and Practice, National Institute of Mental Health

Sarah E. Morris, Ph.D., chief of the Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Interventions Research Branch, National Institute of Mental Health.

May 4, 2023, 1:00-1:30 p.m. ET.

Points to facebook.com/nimhgov

Subject: Get Tips and Resources To Help Take Care of Your Mental Health

During National Mental Health Awareness Month in May and every month of the year, your mental health matters.

Get tips and resources from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to learn how to take care of your mental health.

If you are looking for ways to raise awareness about mental health in your community, you can use these digital shareable resources to spread the word. We encourage you to use the hashtag #shareNIMH in your social media posts to connect with people and organizations with similar goals.