Press Releases
Mental Health America Releases May 2020 Screening Data; 88,000 Have Anxiety or Depression, and Results Point to Possible Epidemic of Suicidal Ideation
Alexandria, VA - More than 88,000 additional people have developed anxiety or depression as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data released today by Mental Health America (MHA) from its online screening program.
In addition, more than 21,000 depression…
When We Normalize Racism and Bigotry, We Do Violence to Our Mental Health
The following statement can be attributed to Paul Gionfriddo, president and CEO, Mental Health America
Mental Health America Achieves Milestone of 5 Million Mental Health Screenings
Alexandria, VA – Mental Health America (MHA) today announced that it has achieved a new milestone in its effort to make mental health screenings available to everyone free of charge. More than 5 million people have now completed an online mental health screening on its web site…
The Pandemic Mental Health Crisis: New Numbers Paint a Dire Picture
Alexandria, VA – Mental Health America (MHA) Screening Program, which provides free, anonymous mental health screens, shows roughly 18,000 more people sought help for anxiety or depression since pandemic began; nearly 14,000 considered suicide or self-harm in March and April.…
MHA Kicks Off Mental Health Month, Focusing on Tools 2 Thrive Theme
Alexandria, VA – During a time of unprecedented anxiety about a world pandemic, Mental Health America (MHA) today announced the start of its 2020 May is Mental Health Month campaign, with an emphasis on delivering “Tools 2 Thrive” to address the mental health needs of everyone…
Mental Health Concerns Growing as COVID-19 Pandemic Spreads and Intensifies
Alexandria, VA - As the “peak” of the COVID-19 pandemic draws near and government officials begin to prepare for a return to “normal business,” new data from Mental Health America (MHA) show how deeply the pandemic is affecting the mental health of the nation – and how different…