This course is designed for anyone who wants to feel more confident supporting someone experiencing a mental health crisis. Whether you’ve encountered a frightening situation before or worry you might face one in the future, this training focuses on practical, real-life responses. You’ll learn how to recognize when someone is struggling, respond calmly and compassionately […]
Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life, but anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry. Learn what causes anxiety disorders and the types of anxiety, their symptoms, common misconceptions, and how relationships are impacted. Discuss co-occurring disorders, treatment options, and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others with a licensed therapist. Meet […]
Join Mental Health America for a live panel conversation with BIPOC therapists where they will help you consider how therapy could benefit your mental health and well-being.
Being a caregiver comes with unique responsibilities, and experiencing a range of emotions —anger, frustration, exhaustion, loneliness, and sadness — is almost guaranteed. Discover how your attachment style as a caregiver influences the way you respond to others and understand why high-effort coping and overcompensation often lead to burnout. Throughout the course, you’ll gain practical […]
Self-care is more than bubble baths. It's rest, boundaries, hydration, checkups-and showing yourself compassion year-round.
World Drowning Prevention Day, declared through a United Nations General Assembly Resolution, is held annually on July 25. Through this global event, we remember lives lost due to drowning and aim to increase knowledge on safety in and around water. Drowning doesn't have a single cause or a single solution.
Commemorating the ADA's signing in 1990, this day celebrates disability rights, access, and the ongoing movement for full inclusion.
Explore how children react to divorce at different ages and developmental stages, as well as the long-term effects into adulthood. Learn how to help kids cope with their feelings and lessen the impact of divorce with a licensed therapist. Meet the Instructor: Susan Dannen is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 25 years of […]
World Hepatitis Day takes place every year on 28 July, bringing the world together to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, its global burden, and to influence real change.
Mental health policies are shaped at multiple levels of government—from state legislatures and governors to Congress and the President. These decisions influence funding, access to care, insurance coverage, crisis response systems, and nationwide workforce capacity. This presentation equips participants with practical tools to advocate for mental health across state and federal systems, including how to […]
Learn why stigma develops over time through culture, fear, and misunderstanding, and more importantly, how it can be unlearned. We’ll discuss how unconscious bias forms in the brain, the impact stigma has on people and communities, and simple, effective strategies to make a difference. This course is designed to be thoughtful, safe, and empowering. You […]
Open and honest conversations about suicide plays a crucial role in prevention. Explore the causes of suicide, the warning signs, and how to cope.
WellBeings.org is a health and wellness resource, not a crisis or suicide response website. If you are in crisis, or experiencing thoughts of suicide, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or the LGBT National Hotline at (888) 843-4564. The service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
