Mental Health Awareness Month 2025

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Join NAMI’s Mental Health Awareness Month Campaign This May

This May, take action, raise your voice, and help change the conversation around mental health! Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a driving force in addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Now, more than ever, NAMI needs you to be part of this movement. Whether by sharing your story, spreading awareness, or advocating for change, every action helps break the stigma and build a more supportive world for all.

Theme: “In Every Story, There’s Strength”

Mental health journeys are unique, but the strength found within them is universal. “In Every Story, There’s Strength,” highlights the resilience and diverse experiences that shape mental health journeys within our community. NAMI’s campaign celebrates the power of storytelling to fuel connection, understanding, and hope for those navigating their own mental health path. 💚 Each story shared is a testament to the possibility of recovery and the strength that lies within us all.

Turn Your Struggles into Strength—Let’s Build Hope Together

Every challenge you’ve faced has shaped you into who you are today. By embracing and sharing your experiences, you empower others to do the same. Together, we create a movement of courage, healing, and connection. Share your mental health story with us by sending in a video, a message, a quote, or using #MyMentalHealth on social media.

How To Share Your Story

Video

Short form: 30-90 seconds filmed vertically
Long form: 3-5 minutes filmed in landscape mode

Ensure you have warm, bright lighting.

Audio recording

Aim for 15-45 seconds
Speak clearly and enunciate
If you’d like, you may share a photo to be used alongside the audio

Written story

Various length options:

Social media post: 1-2 sentences
Blog length content: 300-1,000 words

If you’d like, you may share a photo to be used alongside your story

Sample questions to start sharing your story:

What do you wish people knew about mental health?
What misconceptions about mental health do you encounter in your work?
What have you learned on your mental health journey?
How does your mental health impact how you show up within your community?
What do you share with your friends or family in moments when they need support?
How do you help reduce stigma surrounding mental health?
In one word, describe your mental health journey?
What inspires you to support mental health — in your life, work, or community?
What motivates you to be an ally in the mental health movement?

More Ways to Connect, Inspire, and Share on Social

Join the mental health movement! Even if you’re not ready to share your personal story, you can still make a difference.

We’ve created easy-to-use captions and graphics for your social media. Tag us @NAMICommunicate (Instagram, Threads, X) and @NAMI (LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook) to be part of our community.

URL: nami.org/mham

Hashtag: #MyMentalHealth

Example Captions

You’re not alone. “In Every Story, There’s Strength” is uniting the mental health community with one story at a time. Share your story today, help create a safe space and ignite change for tomorrow. #MyMentalHealth 🤝
I’m sharing my story to break the stigma. 🔨 Join me and NAMI with “In Every Story, There’s Strength.” Let’s create change together. #MyMentalHealth
Sharing my struggles to show my strength! 💪 Every challenge makes you stronger. Your story can empower and give strength and hope to others. Join “In Every Story, There’s Strength” today. #MyMentalHealth
Together, we are stronger. 💪 “In Every Story, There’s Strength” celebrates the power of our collective experiences. Share your story and join me in a movement that’s making a real difference. #MyMentalHealth
My voice has power. 🗣️ #MyMentalHealth journey has meaning. By speaking up, I’m breaking stigma, fostering hope, and helping others find their own path to healing. Join me in empowering others to do the same. Your time is now. Share your story today.

In need of help or support?

You are not alone! If you or someone you know are struggling with mental health, the NAMI HelpLine is here for you. Connect for free with a NAMI HelpLine specialist or a Teen & Young Adult HelpLine specialist today.

Available Monday Through Friday, 10 A.M. – 10 P.M. ET