May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance dating back to 1949 that serves as a key initiative for raising awareness and addressing the challenges faced by the millions of Americans living with mental health conditions.
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Over 44 million American adults have a mental health condition. Learn more about the most common mental health conditions on the National Alliance on Mental Illness site.
Don’t wait for a health care provider to ask about your mental health. Start the conversation. Here are five tips to help prepare and guide you on talking to a health care provider about your mental health and getting the most out of your visit. https://go.usa.gov/xV3hH #shareNIMH
Need Help?
- If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
- To learn how to get support for mental health, drug, and alcohol issues, visit FindSupport.gov.
- To locate treatment facilities or providers, visit FindTreatment.gov or call Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) National Helpline at 800-662-HELP (4357).