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Introduction to the campaign
As part of California’s ongoing mental health movement, the Take Action for Mental Health campaign is designed to help you check in, learn more, and get support for your own mental health or the mental health of someone you care about.
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Mental health is a continuum, and this Mental Health Month we’re encouraging Californians to meet themselves with care, curiosity, and compassion.
The May Is Mental Health Month Toolkit from @TakeAction4MH is full of accessible, easy-to-use tools to support emotional well-being, including:
• Guided meditation recipe cards for stress relief
• A reflective journal and continuum wheel to track feelings over time
• And a brand-new character: Ollie the Octopus 🐙 — a sensory-friendly, reversible plush that helps users express emotions without words
Whether you`re a student, parent, educator, or community leader, this toolkit offers something for everyone — because showing up for our mental health looks different for each of us.
Explore and share the toolkit at the link in bio.
If you’d like to place an order for your own Ollie the Octopuses, visit the storefront page at the link in bio.
#MentalHealthMatters #MIMHM #TakeAction4MH #OllieTheOctopus #CheckInWithYourself
Is someone in your life pregnant or a new parent? Their mental health might need some support.
But it can be hard to know what to say and do. So, for Maternal Mental Health Month, we created this guide — it shows how you can be there for them in a meaningful way.
Help them feel more rested and less overwhelmed, and learn thoughtful questions to ask. Download the guide at the link in bio.
#MaternalMentalHealth #TakeAction4MH
Today (May 8) is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day 🧸 A lot of kids are dealing with trauma, ADHD, depression, and more, and they need our support.
Do you know a young person for whom you can be a caring, supportive presence? Sometimes, just really listening to them can make a big difference.
You could also create a simplified version of our Mental Health Spectrum to help them point out their current feelings. Then use it as a guide to seeking more support for them if needed. Explore it at the link in bio.
#ChildrensMentalHealth #TakeAction4MH
If you’re pregnant or a new parent, you might be feeling a lot of emotions and wondering if those feelings are okay. Maybe you feel isolated sometimes.
These challenges are normal. And there are ways to feel better!
In honor of Maternal Mental Health Month in May, we created a resource for people who are pregnant or have recently given birth. Explore ways to feel more like yourself and, if you need it, connect with trained counselors who understand what you`re feeling at the link in bio.
#MaternalMentalHealth #TakeAction4MH
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is here! All May, we`re celebrating the diverse cultures, stories, and contributions of our AAPI communities across California. We’re reflecting on challenges we face too — especially when it comes to our mental well-being.
Our new resource talks about how we can push back against these barriers, including the model minority myth, and how we can be there for each other.
Download it now at the link in bio.
#AAPIHeritageMonth #TakeAction4MH
May is Mental Health Month 💚 We’re using this time to talk openly about our mental health struggles, progress, setbacks, surprises, and support.
Your entire range of emotions is valid. Talk to your people about how they’re *really* doing, how you’re *really* doing, and get support when you need it.
What are you going to do differently this month?
#MentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthMatters #TakeAction4MH
Karamo Brown-also known as one-fifth of the Queer Eye Fab Five-has been an empathetic and optimistic spokesperson for mental health and wellness. We are proud and thrilled to have his wisdom and voice as part of the Take Action campaign!
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