May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth . Remember that there’s a role for everyone in supporting youth mental health. Learn what you can do. bit.ly/3o2tGgu

This Mental Health Awareness Month, it's crucial to reflect on the profound impact of mental health on individuals, families, and communities.

HHS is committed to transforming & integrating behavioral health into our communities and to putting people at the center of their care.

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth is a reminder that mental health is health. This is our time to build a world where mental health care and support are a reality for all.

It’s National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, so let's prioritize our mental health through regular physical activity. Research suggests increased activity can reduce stress and improve mood, and sports participation can build social connections.

Join me as I #MoveInMay !

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the vital role mental health plays in our overall health & well-being. Follow along throughout the month as we share strategies & resources to help schools support #StudentMentalHealth . #MHAM2024

Exposure to violent content after acts of violence can deeply affect youth. Educators play a vital role in guiding students through tough times. Discover resources in ‘Mitigating Harm from Violent Visual Content’ to support your students: bit.ly/3UCvsH9 #SafeSchools

CDC's Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool includes resources to help schools and teachers use #HealthEd to promote healthy norms that can reduce student risk behaviors and experiences. bit.ly/3CCiNK0

CDC’s new mental health action guide has approaches to help school and district leaders support staff well-being by:
💛Offering mindfulness-based training programs
💛Providing therapeutic resources
Learn more: bit.ly/42cpCOK #CDCMentalHealth

The recently released 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention is meant to address gaps in the #SuicidePrevention field and promote a coordinated and comprehensive approach through four Strategic Directions. Learn more: hhs.gov/nssp. @HHSgov Action Alliance

Review a decade of data trends on adolescent health behaviors and experiences: bit.ly/3X4Zt06 #CDCYRBS

#AlcoholAwarenessMonth fact: As #adolescents mature, their brains continue to change. During this crucial developmental time, alcohol exposure can have long-lasting effects on the #brain & #mentalhealth . Learn more abt alcohol & the adolescent #brain : go.nih.gov/NP1rcQo

When schools support mental health:

📚 Academic outcomes improve
⬇️ Discipline referrals are reduced
🧑‍🎓 Both attendance & graduation rates increase

Here's how your school can support students' mental well-being: safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/topic-research…

#MondayMotivation #MentalHealthMonday

Nicotine withdrawal includes symptoms of anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep disturbance, and problems concentrating. Understand the risk of youth vaping: CDC.gov/vaping

We recently announced a generational investment in our children’s futures through updated school nutrition standards. Learn more with this blog fns.usda.gov/article/health…

Menthol makes cigarettes easier to smoke, which increases the chance that youth and young adults will try smoking. Those who try menthol tobacco products are more likely to keep using them regularly. Learn more: bit.ly/3SClEu9

ICYMI: The Biden-Harris Administration released a National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and the first-ever Federal Action Plan.

I explain in 90 seconds what you need to know about this new, life-saving strategy and how you can help 🕒 👇🏾

#ICYMI : We announced major steps to promote the health of America’s children through #schoolmeals . Nutrition standards for school meals will be gradually updated to include less sugar and flexibility with menu planning between Fall 2025 and Fall 2027. fns.usda.gov/news-item/usda…

School and district leaders: Take the first step toward putting CDC’s school mental health action guide into practice! Explore these new tools to help support student and staff mental health: bit.ly/4a7OwCx #CDCMentalHealth