This year has been such a reminder to all of us that we need to be supported and connected. But what if you’re struggling to find the right person to talk to? Enter warmlines. Warmlines were created to give you support when you just need to talk to someone. And you don’t need to be actively struggling or in a crisis to give them a call. They’re just ready to support in whatever way they can — even if it’s just lending an ear while you talk Need Support? Call our Warm Line tod

Find tools that help: Navigate your unique journey from screening to supports. Screening 2 Supports: an interactive online space providing resources and supports for individuals to better their mental health in four domains: information and psychoeducation (“Learn”); information about treatment options and referrals to care (“Treatment”); do-it-yourself tools (“DIY”); and online engagement with peers (“Connect”). Learn more here. #WISEwednesday #MentalHealth #screening #tools

As the number of cases of COVID-19 increases, so does the associated anxiety. For the general public, the mental health effects of COVID-19 are as essential to address as are the physical health effects. And for the one in five who already have mental health conditions – or the one in two who are at risk of developing them – we need to take personal, professional, and policy measures now to address them. To aid individuals and communities during this time, Mental Health Ameri

For the 7th year in a row, Mental Health America (MHA) released its annual State of Mental Health in America Report, which ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on fifteen mental health and access measures for both adults and youth (ages 12-17). This year, Vermont moved to the No. 1 spot, ahead of Pennsylvania, and Nevada remained last at No. 51. This year, the State of Mental Health in America report is accompanied by a spotlight examining the data from the

Inequality between white and Black Americans persists in almost every aspect of society and the economy. Such disadvantages have proven immune to decades of laws and policies meant to address them, leaving Black people with less education, less wealth, poorer health and shorter lifespans. Read the full article here. #inequality #racegap #racism #blacklivesmatter #disparities #systematicracisim #discrimination #calvoices #equality