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Get tipsMental Health Awareness Month
May is a time of renewal, and as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, JED invites you to take simple actions to support yourself, those close to you, and your communities.
This year, our theme, “Grow Forward Together,” inspires us to build resilience within ourselves and across our communities, highlighting mental health as a shared journey where we support one another.
Beyond Stigma: Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviors in Teens
Thursday, May 9 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
JED and The Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health invite you to join us for an expert panel on discussing important findings from JED’s new research, including:
- Top concerns holding teens back from asking for help;
- Where teens turn for support and what they really want when reaching out for help; and
- How parents and other adults can better enable teens to talk about their mental health.
Nurture Your Well-Being
Your mental health journey is a personal one, but you are not on it alone. We encourage you to practice self-care — in ways both big and small that feel right for you. Whether that’s making a point of spending time with friends, taking part in hobbies that bring you joy, or taking a moment to breathe deeply, prioritizing activities that help you de-stress and boost your mood is essential.
Strengthen Connections
When you’re supporting a friend who may be struggling, or taking the time to truly listen to a family member, you’re not only strengthening your bond but also supporting their mental health. Learning to navigate difficult conversations with empathy and openness can foster a safe space for you and your loved ones, create a supportive network that benefits everyone’s well-being, and enhance your relationships.
Create a Community of Care
You can advocate for mental health awareness in your school and community in several different ways, from sharing social media posts to promoting the importance of emotional well-being.
Download our Mental Health Awareness Month Coloring Activity
It’s both a mindfulness activity and a way to share your support for youth mental health. Get creative, tag us on social, and display in your window, office, or dorm room.
Spread the Word!
Be sure to follow The Jed Foundation on social media to tune in and share our weekly and daily activations.
And share these on your social channels to connect with your friends, family, and followers.
Sample social text:
- May blooms with hope, and this #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth @jedfoundation is sharing simple actions to support yourself, those close to you, and your communities. Visit jedfoundation.org/MHAM2024. #GrowForwardTogether 💐
- Whether it’s a daily walk, a heartfelt chat, or learning something new about #MentalHealth, every step counts. 🌼This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, let’s nourish our understanding, our support, and grow forward. jedfoundation.org/MHAM2024.
- Growing forward means reaching out. 🌷 This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we’re here to remind you to check in on your people. Follow @jedfoundation to learn the signs someone may be struggling, and get tips on how to start conversations about #MentalHealth. jedfoundation.org/MHAM2024.
- Community is where growth happens. For #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, let’s tend to our collective well-being. 🌺 Partnering with @jedfoundation, we encourage you to get the facts about #MentalHealth, donate to JED or your favorite cause, and advocate for your community. Visit jedfoundation.org/MHAM2024.
- For #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we’re growing forward together. 🌸💙Check out the different ways you can support yourself, those close to you, and your communities from @jedfoundation. Check out: jedfoundation.org/MHAM2024.
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