Since 1949, Mental Health America - joined by many other organizations - has named May “Mental Health Awareness Month”. This year's theme is “Turning Awareness Into Action”.
Check out the following HSLIC titles to raise your awareness of mental health and take action:
- Indigenous Knowledge and Mental Health: A Global Perspective edited by David Danto and Masood Zangeneh (2022)
- Trans bodies, trans selves: a resource by and for transgender communities edited by Laura Erickson-Schroth (2022)
- Science over stigma: education and advocacy for mental health by Daniel B. Morehead, M.D. (2021)
- Social (in) Justice and Mental Health edited by Ruth S. Shim, M.D., M.P.H. and Sarah Y. Vinson, M.D. (2021)
- Taking action: top 10 priorities to promote health equity and well-being in Nursing by Susan B. Hassmiller and Gaea A. Daniel (2023)
Many HSC students, staff and faculty can find several resources and services from HSC and the SOM through the Office of Professional Wellbeing. Prominent among these resources is PeerConnect, a volunteer-run peer support network. You can reach out for support or reach out to support others!
All HSC students, staff and faculty can find mental health and wellness resources through HSC Wellness.