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Alexandria, VA – Mental Health America (MHA) today presented its 2024 Governor’s Leadership Award to Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly. The award recognizes state leaders who champion and prioritize the mental health of the citizens of their state. Kelly joins a select group of bipartisan…


Act would allow reimbursement of peer support services

Washington, D.C. – Mental Health America (MHA), the National Association of Peer Supporters (NAPS), the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMH…


  • Young leaders share hope, challenges, and frustrations while working to reverse dire mental health crisis in the U.S. 
  • “Young people are often stigmatized for their attempts to voice their hopelessness, inaccurately portrayed as ‘laz…

Leaders from Illinois, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin recognized at meeting on cutting-edge mental health treatments and supports

Alexandria, VA – Mental H…


Alexandria, Va. – This GivingTuesday, Mental Health America, in partnership with the Hot Topic Foundation, will inspire generosity and shape the future of mental health by matching gifts up to $100,000. Now in its third year, Hot Topic Foundation’s matching gift sponsorship has e…


Alexandria, VA – Mental Health America issued the following statement today regarding the passing of mental health advocate and former first lady Rosalynn Carter:

“Mental Health America expresses deep sympathy to the family of Rosalynn Carter and remembers the former first…


Thanks to a partnership with Hot Topic, updated and new content focuses on creating a culture of support and well-being; MHA also releases new research that spotlights the need for organizations to continue investing in DEI practices and programs


MHA launching multiple Equity Impact Zones to empower local communities to close critical gaps in mental health equity

Alexandria, VA – Mental Health America (MHA) is proud to announce our commitment to The Kennedy Forum’s Alig…


10 young people will focus on advancing youth peer support policy, programs and services

Alexandria, VA – Mental Health America (MHA) today is thrilled to announce the first cohort of the new MHA Youth Policy Accelerator, a gro…