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Mental Health Awareness Month
Finding access to support should be a right, not a privilege
Mental Health Awareness Month helps people recognize the ways mental illness impacts lives, educates people about available services, and highlights ways to advocate—even if you don't have a mental illness. It's important for caregivers, friends, and loved ones to understand the impact that mental health has on daily life. When people are better educated on these conditions, they can better support and help someone dealing with a mental health issue.
To continue to further bring awareness to this month we created a mental health toolkit with activities that can help improve our mental health.
The current state of mental health
1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, and only half of them receive treatment.
1 in 3 U.S teens say they do not have reliable access to mental health resources.
The current state of mental health
1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, and only half of them receive treatment.
1 in 3 U.S teens say they do not have reliable access to mental health resources.
About one in four adults say there was a time in the past 12 months when they thought they might need mental health services or medication, but could not get them.
The most common barriers reported by youth and adults are cost, lack of or inadequate insurance coverage, and shortage of access to care.
Ways to take action
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Wear green to show your support for mental health awareness month
Purchase our limited-edition Mental Health Awareness Bracelet, available only for the month of May.
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This stunning piece features gold-filled beads and three onyx green beads, representing the crucial stages of mental health: Awareness, Treatment, and Support. By wearing this bracelet, you are not only making a fashion statement but also advocating for the importance of mental health and showing your support for those who are struggling.
Ways to take action
Wear green to show your support for mental health awareness month
Purchase our limited-edition Mental Health Awareness Bracelet by Edward Avedis, available only for the month of May. This stunning piece features gold-filled beads and three onyx green beads, representing the crucial stages of mental health:
Ways to take action
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Ways to take action
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Mental Health Awareness Month
Access to support should be a right, not a privilege
Mental Health Awareness Month helps people recognize the ways mental illness impacts lives, educates people about available services, and highlights ways to advocate—even if you don't have a mental illness. It's important for caregivers, friends, and loved ones to understand the impact that mental health has on daily life. When people are better educated on these conditions, they can better support and help someone dealing with a mental health issue.
To continue to further bring awareness to this month we created a mental health toolkit with activities that can help improve our mental health.
Mental Health Awareness Month helps people recognize the ways mental illness impacts lives, educates people about available services, and highlights ways to advocate—even if you don't have a mental illness. It's important for caregivers, friends, and loved ones to understand the impact that mental health has on daily life. When people are better educated on these conditions, they can better support and help someone dealing with a mental health issue.
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Can't attend the event but want to make a difference?
Your support means...
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Youth Receive FREE Mental Health Services
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Youth have access to Social & Emotional Wellness programs
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Trainings for educators and youth development professionals to help support their own social and emotional wellness needs as well as the youth they serve
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Caregivers receive mental health and wellness resources and support.
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As the need for accessible mental health services rises, your support is crucial in building stronger communities of care for youth.
For inquiries about sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, email us at info@SEWI.org
Help us continue making a difference for the youth, educators and staff we serve.