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New MHA State of Mental Health Report Shows Adults, Children in Crisis


Alexandria, VA – For the 6th year in a row, Mental Health America (MHA) released its annual State of Mental Health Report, which…

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Mental Health America Names Mary Giliberti as Executive Vice President of Policy


Alexandria, VA – Mental Health America (MHA) is pleased to announce that Mary Giliberti is joining the national staff of MHA as its new Executive Vice President of Policy.

Mary will lead MHA’s…

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MHA Releases Back-to-School Toolkit for the 2019-2020 School Year


In recognition of the challenges a new school year presents for children and adolescents, Mental Health America (MHA) is providing new resources on student mental health (http://www.mhanational.org/back-school…

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Chiming In Blog

Youth United for Change Group Photo

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By Kelly Davis, Director of Peer Advocacy, Supports, and Services at Mental Health America A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a horrifying trend in youth and young adult mental health in the United States.…

Frank Proctor, Board Chair for the National Mental Health Association, Joan Crawford, and President Kennedy

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By Frank Proctor, Former MHA Board Chair (pictured left above with Joan Crawford and President Kennedy), and Phil Ryan, Former MHA CEO From time to time, MHA invites guest blogs on issues of current discussion and debate. The following timely piece was…

Jacob (left) and Nolan (right)

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By Amanda Lipp, CEO, and Founder of The Giving Gallery Jacob Goodwin and Nolan Fansler are California-based artists who are raising awareness and funds for Mental Health America (MHA) through art on The Giving Gallery. They are passionate about sharing…