Mental Health America

If these earlier sunsets are getting you down, you’re definitely not alone. Getting less sunlight in the fall and winter months can have a big impact on your serotonin levels. We call this seasonal depression, or seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.), a common subtype of depression or bipolar disorder that occurs and ends around the same time every year. If you’re feeling S.A.D. this fall, help is available. Take a free, anonymous mental health test at mhascreening.org. After you take your test, we’ll help you figure out what steps you should take next. And if you need someone to talk to, reach out to the Crisis Text Line by texting HELLO to 741741.

November is #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth! 🫂 Being a caregiver can mean a lot of things – caregivers are parents, relatives, friends, adult children, and even neighbors. And if you’re a caregiver to someone who’s recently been diagnosed with a mental health condition, navigating your role can be a challenge. Mental Health America’s updated caregiving resource guide is here to help caregivers of all kinds support their loved ones’ – and their own – mental health. Learn more at mhanational.org/caregiving 💛

The end of the year can bring a mix of emotions - joy, gratitude, reflection... and sometimes, stress, pressure, and loneliness. If you're feeling any of that, you're not alone. That’s why we’d love to hear from you. 🤍 Whether it’s journaling, daily walks, setting boundaries, or finding moments of quiet, your advice could be exactly what someone else needs to hear. Take our 1-minute survey here: https://lnkd.in/eXe8Bt6T We’ll be sharing your responses as the holiday season ramps up. Please respond by November 10 to ensure your advice is included. P.S. #GivingTuesday is only one month away! On Tuesday, December 2nd, Mental Health America will launch one of our most important campaigns of the year, aiming to raise $100,000 to connect thousands of people to lifesaving mental health resources. Save the date!

Happy November! 🍂 Be kind to yourself this month. (And every other month, too.)

It may be spooky season, but we’re here to remind you that taking care of your mental health doesn’t need to be scary. 👻 Take a free, anonymous mental health test online at mhascreening.org.

"Oh, I'm a little OCD." You've probably heard or seen someone say this before, but it's important to understand that OCD is an incredibly debilitating - and stigmatized - mental health disorder. Mental Health America and the International OCD Foundation are here to debunk the three most common misconceptions you'll see about OCD, especially on social media. If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of OCD, remember that you're not alone, and help is available. Take MHA's free, online OCD test at mhascreening.org, and visit IOCDF.org for resources and support.

You’re allowed to enjoy your life without worry or fear. You deserve to experience happiness, joy, and peace.

46.5 million American adults experienced a substance use disorder within the last year. October is National Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Month. Substance use deeply affects everyone involved, especially our family and friends. While substance use can be devastating for those experiencing it and those around them, hope and recovery are still possible. Love is still there. Recovery can be too. Written and directed by Marbod Faure in collaboration with Mental Health America. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, you are not alone. Taking a mental health test online is a great first step towards recovery. Take a free, anonymous addiction test with Mental Health America's National Screening Program at https://lnkd.in/gBBQK6Yr https://lnkd.in/gu-d2pTk

We can’t predict or control the future. What we can do is be present in our thoughts, feelings, and actions right now.

It’s Friday! What are you feeling especially grateful for today?