Press release from the Texas Department of Family and Mental Health Services
05-01-25
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Faith-Based and Community Engagement team is proudly showcasing events, trainings, webinars, and resources that are vital for raising awareness about mental health issues. We are committed to making a positive impact and fostering important discussions about mental health.
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2025 Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), provides a digital toolkit that can help you spread awareness about the importance of mental health and its effects on physical and emotional well-being. SAMSHA also provides ways to find direct support for issues with mental health, drugs or alcohol on the Find Support webpage as well as local community support near you by visiting the Local Support Group webpage.
Additional SAMHSA Wellness and Recovery Resources
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This May, take action to change the conversation around mental health! Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has highlighted the challenges faced by millions. Join the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) by sharing your story, spreading awareness, or advocating for change. Visit the NAMI site for resources on mental health and public education such as the warning signs and research page. NAMI HelpLine Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), chat, text “HelpLine” to 62640 email us at helpline@nami.org Webinars Hope Starts With Us: NAMI Podcasts and Webinars are for people interested in learning more about mental health. Listen in to learn more about personal stories of hope and recovery, expert advice and research, and strategies for ending stigma and living well. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission provides resources and a series of events, trainings and webinars. The Mental Health Awareness Webinar Series is free and open to the public, covering several topics from self-care to recovery. Follow the links below to register for a variety of events, trainings, webinars and resources that raise awareness about mental health issues. May 6, 2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT Psychiatric Medication in Pregnancy and Lactation: What Can Women Take?: Join us on Tuesday, May 6 for a presentation by Barbara Byers, MD, MPH, who will review what we know about the treatment of psychiatric disorders in pregnancy and lactation from a medication standpoint. We will review our knowledge of antidepressants, mood stabilizers, atypical antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, and stimulants. May 6, 2025 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm CDT Take action for yourself: Creating lasting change for your mental health: Join MHA for this free 60-minute session where we will: – Discuss how small steps can create lasting behavior change – Explore how radical acceptance can be used to reduce emotional suffering and shift perspective moving forward – Learn practical tools for building self-compassion and resilience May 8, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm GMT Mental Health Online: Workplace Mental Health: learn more about how poor mental health can affect work relationships and performance. May 20, 2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT Gifts of Perspective: One Man’s Journey Through Post Traumatic Growth: In recognition of National Trauma Survivor’s Day, guest speaker Nicholas Ruchlewicz will share his personal journey through post-traumatic growth. His presentation will include discussion of visible and invisible scars, CBT and asking the tough questions of ourselves, and regaining control by choosing our responses. May 21, 2025, 11:00-11:45 am CDT Psychological First Aid: Addressing the Human Aspect of Crisis: Psychological first aid is a simple, yet powerful way of helping someone in distress. It is a form of helping that involves paying attention to the person’s reactions, active listening and if relevant, practical assistance to help address immediate problems and basic needs. Learning PFA skills and understanding reactions to crises empowers the helper not only to help others, but also to apply the same skills to their own crises. |
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