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Alexandria, VA - As the “peak” of the COVID-19 pandemic draws near and government officials begin to prepare for a return to “normal business,” new data from Mental Health America (MHA) show how deeply the pandemic is affecting the mental health of the nation – and how different…


WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 23) — The organizations highlighted below express thanks to the Senate for taking the first step in recognizing nonprofits in its proposed relief package. However, we believe Congress needs to take further actions to ensure our ability to continue serving…


Alexandria, VA – Mental Health America (MHA) today announced that 1,015 additional mental health screeners nationwide have screened with a severe anxiety result in the month since the coronavirus worry began to emerge. MHA offers free, anonymous mental health screenings at …


The following is a statement from Paul Gionfriddo, president and CEO, Mental Health America:

“As the number of cases of COVID-19 increase, so does the associated anxiety.

“For the general public, the mental health effects of COVID-19 are as important to address as…


Alexandria, VA — Mental Health America (MHA), the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promote overall mental health of all Americans, is excited to share that it has partnered with the Anthem Foun…


Alexandria, VA —Mental Health America (MHA) is pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of its new national employer certification program,


Alexandria, VA – Mental Health America (MHA) responded today to the Administration’s new Medicaid initiative with concern that it will set off a “race to the bottom” for states, by encouraging them to cut future Medicaid costs at the expense of people with serious mental health a…


Alexandria, VA — MHA is pleased to release a new report focused on the American workforce and mental health, Creating a Healthy Workplace: Im…


Alexandria, VA — Mental Health America (MHA) is pleased to release Making Space for Mental Health on Campus, the 2nd annual report from MHA’s Collegiate Mental Health Innovation Council (CMHIC) showcasing student-led programs that are filling gaps in…