WSPA‘s Good Trouble Committee would like to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM). This topic is pertinent to many of us on both professional and personal levels. No one is immune to mental health challenges, and approximately one in five people will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Despite this reality, stigma in our society prevails and access to care remains limited for many. The COVID 19 pandemic has impacted the mental health needs of people across diverse identities and communities. Now, more than ever, talking about mental health and seeking support needs to be normalized. As an organization, we are committed to destigmatizing mental health and supporting our community as we emerge from the challenges of this past year and beyond.
Additional Resources for Further Learning & Sharing
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National Alliance on Mental Illness‘s MHAM resources
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Mental Health Month, including Tools 2 Thrive resources, from Mental Health America
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Free access to mental health research this month from Taylor & Francis
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Washington State Department of Health Statewide High-Level Analysis of Forecasted Behavioral Health Impacts from COVID-19
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American Hospital Association‘s MHAM resources, including podcasts, case studies, and tools