Mental Health Awareness Month

Savannah Smith

• Published on April 23, 2025 • Last modified on May 1, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness, fight stigma, and encourage conversations about mental well-being.

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health. Whether you're facing stress, anxiety, depression, or simply need someone to talk to, help is available — you're not alone.

If you or someone you know is struggling, here are free and confidential resources available 24/7:

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org
For anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
Connect with a trained crisis counselor for support via text.

NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HelpLine” to 62640
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. CT for mental health info, support, and resources.

Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255
Confidential support for veterans and their loved ones.

Let’s work together to prioritize mental health, check in with one another, and build a stronger, more compassionate community.

Local Programs

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Host Chima Onwuka leads a discussion with men who are the primary caregiver in their household.

I AM: Breaking the Silence on Mental Health

"I AM" tackles the issue of mental health in the African-American community.

Fatherhood: The Black Perspective of Parenting

A panel discussion about the joys and challenges of being a Black father.

Hello, Mr. Chuck!: Feelings

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PBS Programming

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Before Stage Four

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Vitals: Is DNA the Key to Better Mental Health Care?

Vitals breaks down how the emergent science works and some caveats you should know about.

Mental Health Care in America

Mental Health Care in America illustrates the impact of untreated mental illness & addiction.

Sewing for Mental Health

Peggy and her guest, psychiatrist Paul Hamilton, discuss the mental health benefits of sewing.

Teen Mental Health and Suicide in Black Families

Filmmakers Kalia Hunter and Kallista Palapas recount two black lives cut short by suicide.

Decolonizing Mental Health: Rosalba Calleros & Alan Alfaro

Dismantling the racism that underscores the mental healthcare industry.