What we do
Mental Health America (MHA) is the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to promoting the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S.
With a network of over 130 affiliates across the country, we work at both the national and local levels to advance this mission through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct service. Our work is informed, designed, and led by the lived experience of those most affected.
Public education and activation
Mental Health America advances public understanding of mental health by providing accessible educational resources, campaigns, events, workplace wellness initiatives, and other strategic outreach.
Educational resources
MHA provides practical tools to support mental health and well-being, including toolkits, fact sheets, webinars, and stories from people with lived experience. Through sharing these free resources, MHA empowers people to better understand their mental health, support loved ones, and strengthen well-being in communities across the country.
Campaigns
MHA founded Mental Health Month in 1949 and has led the effort every May to promote mental wellness nationwide. MHA also leads other awareness days and months throughout the year and drives timely, topic-focused campaigns that promote early identification, reduce stigma, and connect people to care when it matters most.
Mental Health America Conference
Each year, hundreds of mental health advocates unite in Washington, DC for the Mental Health America Conference, an inspiring week of empowerment and innovation. From peers to providers, government officials to C-suite executives, this dynamic group ignites a collective spark, sharing invaluable knowledge, creating community, and fostering the next wave of advocacy for mental health.
Workplace program
MHA is the nation’s leader in workplace mental health, helping employers integrate well-being into their business strategy. MHA’s Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health recognition program, workplace research, and Workplace Wellness Resource Center provide employers with evidence-based solutions to support employee mental health.
Clinical trial resources
MHA provides essential tools to help individuals understand and navigate the world of clinical trials. From educational guides to our easy-to-use trial search tool, we empower people to make informed decisions about their care. By demystifying the process and connecting participants with cutting-edge research, MHA helps accelerate the discovery of more effective mental health treatments for everyone.
Screening, research, and innovation
Mental Health America develops free and accessible tools to support mental health and conducts research to inform effective policies and strategies at the individual, community, and national levels.
Mental Health America Screening
MHA’s free, anonymous, and clinically validated screenings help people explore their mental health and connect with personalized information and resources.
Innovative tools
MHA develops, researches, and shares innovative tools and self-help resources to connect people with timely mental health support that meets them wherever they are on their mental health journey. Built on data, lived experience, and technologies such as AI and machine learning, these tools aim to empower people to build skills and abilities, participate in self-care activities, and explore mental health care options.
Mental health mapping
MHA’s County and State Data Map highlights community-level mental health data from more than 10 million mental health screens taken on MHA’s website by U.S. users in 2020-2025. This interactive dashboard serves as a resource to educate community leaders about areas in need of more mental health resources, assist policymakers in effectively directing state and local funding, and inform research on the country’s mental health landscape.
Research, projects, and reports
MHA is a leader in conducting agile, population-level, and patient-participatory research to improve the mental health of individuals across the U.S. MHA’s cutting-edge research and reports offer information on a variety of timely mental health topics and trends to inform policymakers, other researchers, and the general public.
Advocacy and public policy
Mental Health America advocates for laws and policies that positively impact people affected by mental health conditions and promote mental health and well-being for all.
Public policy
MHA’s policy team advances crucial mental health priorities in both federal and state policies. The team conducts research, develops legislative and regulatory proposals, leads coalitions, and mobilizes grassroots and affiliate leaders to effectively advocate with Congress, the administration, governors, state legislatures, and other constituents.
Regional Policy Council
MHA’s Regional Policy Council (RPC) brings together experts across policy, industry, government, and MHA’s affiliate network to advance mental health advocacy. The RPC serves as a hub for MHA’s national policy office and affiliates, bridging policy and practice and fostering collaboration across the network.
Young leaders programs
MHA’s young leaders programs empower young advocates (ages 18-25) to expand their reach, grow their skills, and drive change in their communities. Through supporting youth-led leadership development, policy, and research, MHA is cultivating the next generation of mental health leaders.
MHA affiliates and direct service
MHA supports over 130 affiliates across the country, representing 38 states, over 8,000 staff and 5,000 volunteers, and serving 8 million people.
Make recovery possible for only $25
Your gift of $25 allows us to reach 500 individuals with essential public education tools and resources to support their mental health and recovery.
