Mental Health Month 2020
social media messages
Click the images below to download sharable files for Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Text for three samples messages is also included — simply copy and paste into your post. Feel free to add your own text as well, but make sure to include the hashtag #MentalHealthMonth!
Message 2
People shouldn’t have to face countless hurdles when trying to get help. Mental health must be integrated into our overall health care system to achieve better outcomes for all. Share this image if you agree! #MentalHealthMonth
Click to download images for Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Message 3
It’s critical that our health plans cover mental health and addiction care the same as medical/surgical care. Too many lives have been lost because families can’t afford to pay for treatment out of pocket. Share this image if you agree! #MentalHealthMonth
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Other Resources and Toolkits
Mental Health America (MHA)
Mental Health America’s 2020 toolkit: "Tools 2 Thrive” provides practical tools that everyone can use to improve their mental health and increase resiliency regardless of the situations they are dealing with. Resources include printable handouts, social media and web components, and media materials.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI's "You are Not Alone" campaign features the lived experience of people affected by mental illness to fight stigma, inspire others and educate the broader public. The campaign builds connection and increases awareness with the digital tools that make connection possible during a climate of physical distancing.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
May 10 - 16, 2020. SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week (NPW) is a public education platform that promotes prevention year-round through providing ideas, capacity building, tools, and resources to help individuals and communities make substance use prevention happen every day.
Active Minds
Active Minds' "I'm Here For You" campaign allows people to show support for others with mental health concerns and share what mental health means to them.
National Institute of Mental Health
NIMH offers education and outreach materials to help people raise awareness about mental health in their community. #ShareNIMH
