How to Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month in May

While I’m canceling my May 4 Mondays with Mer Office Hour, you can still help me celebrate what I intended to promote - Mental Health Awareness Month! Learn more below and sign up for my next Office Hour on Monday, June 8 from 6-7pm PT at www.advancedconsulting.org/mondays-with-mer.html. 

Here are three ways to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month in May

#1 Practice mindful breathing with the family!

During the April Office Hour, I shared Week of the Young Child Activities for the whole family. For “Family Friday,” which you can practice any Friday of the year, I recommend a Breathing Buddies activity!

Download the “AdvancED Worksheet - Breathing Buddies”

#2 Sign up for Mental Health First Aid training!

Sign up to support adults or youth, and learn how to help your community members. Learn how to talk to people of different ages, backgrounds, and industries about mental health and substance use, and how to step in when others need help.

Find an MHFA course and/or apply for instructor training

#3 Make the Mental Wellbeing Pledge!

Mental wellbeing is a state of thriving. It is the foundation of living a strong, healthy and fulfilling life. We believe mental wellbeing is achievable for everyone — including individuals living with or recovering from a mental health or substance use challenge. Once you sign up, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing will give you the tools you need to turn your pledge into action.

Make the Mental Wellbeing pledge