Press Releases
MHA Joins Leading Mental Health Organizations Applauding the Introduction of the PEERS Act of 2020 to Allow Participation of Peer Support Services in Behavioral Health Integration Services in Medicare
Leading mental health organizations, including Mental Health America (MHA), the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), the National Association of Peer Supporters (NAPS) and the Association for Behavioral…
More than a Quarter Million People Screened Positive for Depression, Anxiety Since Start of the Pandemic
Alexandria, VA - Tens of thousands of people experienced serious mental health symptoms in July as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to take a huge toll on the mental health of the nation, according to new data released today by Mental Health America (MHA).
MHA, which has…
More Than 169,000 People Screen Positive for Depression or Anxiety Since the Start of the Pandemic
Alexandria, VA –The COVID-19 pandemic continues to exact a huge toll on the mental health of the nation. As of the end of June, more than 7,000 people each day were going to Mental Health America’s web site (www.…
Mental Health America Announces New Young Mental Health Leaders Council
Mental Health America (MHA) is excited to announce our new Young Mental Health Leaders Council. For the past three years, MHA’s Collegiate Mental Health Innovation…
Mental Health America Announces Winners of 2020 Awards
Alexandria, VA—Mental Health America (MHA) is happy to announce today the 2020 recipients of the Clifford W. Beers Award, our Mental Health Corporate Excellence Award, the Innovation in Programming Award, the Media Award, the youth-focused mPower Award, and the George Goodman…
Mental Health America Appoints New Board Members
Alexandria, VA — This past week, Mental Health America (MHA) held its Annual Delegate Assembly and voted in four new national board members. MHA is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of mental health and business professionals, affiliate leaders, people with…