Advocacy, individual and public policy, to improve access to mental health treatment services.
Public education and literature distribution to promote awareness and understanding of mental health so desperately needed to combat stigma and nurture recovery via health fairs and community events.
Media outreach through letters to the editors, facts sheets for articles about mental illness.
Walk for Mental Wellness is the second Saturday in May.
For parents, children and youth, going back to school in the fall can be both exciting and stressful. Mental Health America has gathered some resources to help with topics like bullying, depression, substance abuse and emotional wellness. Check them out at: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/back-school