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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, 2024

Hashtags: #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, #MentalHealthMonth, #shareNIMH

Digital shareables: nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH

Sample messages

Illustration of a person watering an abstract silhouette of a head made of plants 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. https://go.nih.gov/cZFldR8  #MentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

ALT text: Illustration of a person watering an abstract silhouette of a head made of plants with the text “Your Mental Health Matter. Get tips and resources from NIMH to take care of your mental health.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/mymentalhealth.

Illustration of a hand reaching out to help a person who is sitting alone with their head on their knees. The illustration includes the message “Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. You are not alone. Learn how to get help.” Points to nimh.nih.gov/findhelp.

If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, use these resources to find help for yourself, a friend, or a family member: https://go.nih.gov/cka2JoU . #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

ALT text: Illustration of a hand reaching out to help a person who is sitting alone with their head in their knees with the text “Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. You are not alone. Learn how to get help.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/findhelp.

Presents five steps for helping someone in emotional pain in order to prevent suicide; Ask, Keep them Safe, Be there, Help them connect, and Stay connected. Points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.

How can you make a difference in suicide prevention? Learn about what to do if you think someone might be at risk for self-harm by reading these 5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain: https://go.nih.gov/eFHTfbq . #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

Alt text: Presents five steps for helping someone in emotional pain in order to prevent suicide: ASK, KEEP THEM SAFE, BE THERE, HELP THEM CONNECT, STAY CONNECTED. The link points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.

Abstract image of the brain with lit-up lines and dots with the text “Facebook Live Mental Health Awareness Month: Brain Stimulation Therapies with Sarah H. Lisanby, M.D. May 1, 2024, 3:00-3:30 p.m. ET. The link points to facebook.com/nimhgov.”

Join @NIMHgov on May 1 for a Facebook Live on brain stimulation therapies featuring expert Dr. Sarah Lisanby! Learn about common types of brain stimulation therapies, why they are used, and NIMH-supported research in this area. https://go.nih.gov/Pydw6op  #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

ALT text: Abstract image of the brain with lit-up lines and dots with the text “Facebook Live Mental Health Awareness Month: Brain Stimulation Therapies with Sarah H. Lisanby, M.D. May 1, 2024, 3:00-3:30 p.m. ET.” The link points to facebook.com/nimhgov.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH 75 YEARS RESEARCH. DISCOVERY. HOPE. Mental Health Matters Podcast Now Streaming Points to nimh.nih.gov/75years

The @NIMHgov 75th Anniversary Mental Health Matters podcast series explores the stories behind influencers and innovators in mental health research and takes you into the lives of people living with mental illnesses. Listen: https://go.nih.gov/29HWmUr  #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

ALT text: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH 75 YEARS

RESEARCH. DISCOVERY. HOPE.

Mental Health Matters Podcast Now Streaming

The link points to nimh.nih.gov/75years.

Illustration of a person watering an abstract silhouette of a head made of plants 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. https://go.nih.gov/MwIvqFY  #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

ALT text: Illustration of a person watering an abstract silhouette of a head made of plants with the text “Your Mental Health Matter. Get tips and resources from NIMH to take care of your mental health.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/mymentalhealth.

Illustration of a hand reaching out to help a person who is sitting alone with their head on their knees. The illustration includes the message “Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. You are not alone. Learn how to get help.” Points to nimh.nih.gov/findhelp.

If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, use these resources to find help for yourself, a friend, or a family member: https://go.nih.gov/yztm1y9 . #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

ALT text: Illustration of a hand reaching out to help a person who is sitting alone with their head in their knees with the text “Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. You are not alone. Learn how to get help.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/findhelp.

Presents five steps for helping someone in emotional pain in order to prevent suicide; Ask, Keep them Safe, Be there, Help them connect, and Stay connected. Points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.

How can you make a difference in suicide prevention? Learn about what to do if you think someone might be at risk for self-harm by reading these 5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain: https://go.nih.gov/0FZejiE . #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

Alt text: Presents five steps for helping someone in emotional pain in order to prevent suicide: ASK, KEEP THEM SAFE, BE THERE, HELP THEM CONNECT, STAY CONNECTED. The link points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.

Abstract image of the brain with lit-up lines and dots with the text “Facebook Live Mental Health Awareness Month: Brain Stimulation Therapies with Sarah H. Lisanby, M.D. May 1, 2024, 3:00-3:30 p.m. ET. The link points to facebook.com/nimhgov.”

Join the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) on May 1 for a Facebook Live on brain stimulation therapies featuring expert Dr. Sarah Lisanby! Learn about common types of brain stimulation therapies, why they are used, and NIMH-supported research in this area. https://go.nih.gov/mOgjQTE  #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

ALT text: Abstract image of the brain with lit-up lines and dots with the text “Facebook Live Mental Health Awareness Month: Brain Stimulation Therapies with Sarah H. Lisanby, M.D. May 1, 2024, 3:00-3:30 p.m. ET.” The link points to facebook.com/nimhgov.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH 75 YEARS RESEARCH. DISCOVERY. HOPE. Mental Health Matters Podcast Now Streaming Points to nimh.nih.gov/75years

The @National Institute of Mental Health 75th Anniversary Mental Health Matters podcast series explores the stories behind influencers and innovators in mental health research and takes you into the lives of people living with mental illnesses. Listen: https://go.nih.gov/U9E80vE  #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

ALT text: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH 75 YEARS

RESEARCH. DISCOVERY. HOPE.

Mental Health Matters Podcast Now Streaming

The link points to nimh.nih.gov/75years.

Illustration of a person watering an abstract silhouette of a head made of plants 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. https://go.nih.gov/NUs0fcm  #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

ALT text: Illustration of a person watering an abstract silhouette of a head made of plants with the text “Your Mental Health Matter. Get tips and resources from NIMH to take care of your mental health.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/mymentalhealth.

Abstract image of the brain with lit-up lines and dots with the text “Facebook Live Mental Health Awareness Month: Brain Stimulation Therapies with Sarah H. Lisanby, M.D. May 1, 2024, 3:00-3:30 p.m. ET. The link points to facebook.com/nimhgov.”

Join the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) on May 1 for a Facebook Live on brain stimulation therapies featuring expert Dr. Sarah Lisanby! Learn about common types of brain stimulation therapies, why they are used, and NIMH-supported research in this area. https://go.nih.gov/C17iOYD  #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

ALT text: Abstract image of the brain with lit-up lines and dots with the text “Facebook Live Mental Health Awareness Month: Brain Stimulation Therapies with Sarah H. Lisanby, M.D. May 1, 2024, 3:00-3:30 p.m. ET.” The link points to facebook.com/nimhgov.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH 75 YEARS RESEARCH. DISCOVERY. HOPE. Mental Health Matters Podcast Now Streaming Points to nimh.nih.gov/75years

The @National Institute of Mental Health 75th Anniversary Mental Health Matters podcast series explores the stories behind influencers and innovators in mental health research and takes you into the lives of people living with mental illnesses. Listen: https://go.nih.gov/YfIMYU4  #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

ALT text: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH 75 YEARS

RESEARCH. DISCOVERY. HOPE.

Mental Health Matters Podcast Now Streaming

The link points to nimh.nih.gov/75years.

Illustration of a person watering an abstract silhouette of a head made of plants with the text “Your Mental Health Matter. Get tips and resources from NIMH to take care of your mental health.” The link 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: nimh.nih.gov/mymentalhealth. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

ALT text: Illustration of a person watering an abstract silhouette of a head made of plants with the text “Your Mental Health Matter. Get tips and resources from NIMH to take care of your mental health.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/mymentalhealth.

Illustration of a hand reaching out to help a person who is sitting alone with their head in their knees with the text “Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. You are not alone. Learn how to get help.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/findhelp.

If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, use these resources to find help for yourself, a friend, or a family member: nimh.nih.gov/findhelp. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

ALT text: Illustration of a hand reaching out to help a person who is sitting alone with their head in their knees with the text “Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. You are not alone. Learn how to get help.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/findhelp.

Presents five steps for helping someone in emotional pain in order to prevent suicide: ASK, KEEP THEM SAFE, BE THERE, HELP THEM CONNECT, STAY CONNECTED. The link points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.

How can you make a difference in suicide prevention? Learn about what to do if you think someone might be at risk for self-harm by reading these 5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain: nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

Alt text: Presents five steps for helping someone in emotional pain in order to prevent suicide: ASK, KEEP THEM SAFE, BE THERE, HELP THEM CONNECT, STAY CONNECTED. The link points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.

Abstract image of the brain with lit-up lines and dots with the text “Facebook Live Mental Health Awareness Month: Brain Stimulation Therapies with Sarah H. Lisanby, M.D. May 1, 2024, 3:00-3:30 p.m. ET.” The link points to facebook.com/nimhgov.

Join @NIMHgov on May 1 for a Facebook Live on brain stimulation therapies featuring expert Dr. Sarah Lisanby! Learn about common types of brain stimulation therapies, why they are used, and NIMH-supported research in this area. Watch the event at: facebook.com/nimhgov. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

ALT text: Abstract image of the brain with lit-up lines and dots with the text “Facebook Live Mental Health Awareness Month: Brain Stimulation Therapies with Sarah H. Lisanby, M.D. May 1, 2024, 3:00-3:30 p.m. ET.” The link 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.