Mental Health America

You. Are. Not. Too. Much.

To every peer support specialist out there: THANK YOU! 💚 When we go through something difficult, it’s normal to turn to people who have been there before. Peer support takes that one step further by creating dedicated spaces for people to feel less alone and learn from others who have faced similar challenges. Happy #GlobalPeerSupportCelebrationDay! Learn more about peer support and its benefits for mental health: https://lnkd.in/embKG8gx

Awareness starts with understanding. Not all depression responds to current treatments. For people living with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), that can mean years of searching for relief. Today, we recognize the first #TRDAwarenessDay and stand with the millions of people impacted by TRD, helping shine a light on experiences that too often go unseen. Join the conversation and learn more: https://lnkd.in/evGFu9s8 This post was sponsored by Compass Pathways.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an incredibly debilitating - and stigmatized - health disorder. For #OCDAwarenessWeek, we want to remind you that if you’re living with OCD, you’re not alone, and recovery is possible. MHA’s online OCD screening is a free, quick, confidential, and scientifically validated way to find out if you’re experiencing symptoms of OCD. After you take the test, we’ll give you the tools and resources you need to move forward with hope. Focus on what you can control. Take our free OCD test at https://lnkd.in/e8-YvRGz

Today is #NationalComingOutDay! 🏳️🌈 For those of us who identify as LGBTQIA+, coming out is a courageous and big step. But it can be scary - especially if we feel like our safety could be threatened by coming out. Explore our coming out guides and other LGBTQIA+ resources at https://lnkd.in/gGSqQeE2

Today is World Mental Health Day! 💚 Whatever you do today, do something good for your mental health. P.S. GFL Environmental is matching all donations to Mental Health America through today, October 10. Give today and double your impact! https://lnkd.in/ejr5vaAu

And that’s a wrap on the 2026 MHA Conference! 🥹🧡 We came into this year’s conference with a clear question in mind: how can we have more good days, together? And this week we got some incredible and insightful answers. Thank you to our presenters, attendees, exhibitors, awardees, and sponsors for making this year’s conference so special. We couldn’t do this year after year without the support of fierce mental health advocates and professionals like you. 💙 See you in Baltimore next fall! Save the date: September 30-October 1, 2027

It’s Friday! Give yourself credit for everything you’ve done to make it to today. You did that!

Leveraging its more than 30 years of experience in neuroscience, our 2026 Gold Conference Sponsor, Alkermes, is committed to making a difference in the lives of patients living with serious mental illnesses, including bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia. To learn more about these conditions, visit Alkermes' website: https://lnkd.in/eN5ZqUUt

“I’m fine” can feel like the easiest answer when you’re living with depression. But sometimes, there’s more underneath. Take a moment to check in with yourself and reflect: How am I really feeling today? Generation Fine’s self-reflection exercise, from Mental Health America Conference Sponsor Johnson & Johnson, is a simple place to start. https://bit.ly/4ggjeh0 #GenerationFine