Events

May is Mental Health Matters Month!

Find activities and resources below to promote youth wellbeing and mental health within your community during Mental Health Matters Month and beyond. Download social media graphics created for and by youth here.

Submit to the Hope and Justice art and film contest: “What is Your Word?” If you could use one word to describe what boys and young men, and those who care about them need for better mental health, what would it be? Express your word through art, film, poetry, or music by May 31st for a chance to win up to $300 in prizes. Visit hopeandjustice.art to get started. This prompt is offered in partnership with the Children & Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI).

Host an activity. This Activity Guide provides ideas for youth-led mental health events and activities. And whether you are a youth, educator or a parent, take some time for journaling, coloring and deep breathing activities from the Mental Health Thrival Kit.

You’re invited! Join Youth Creating Change on May 21st for the 14th Annual Directing Change Screening & Awards Ceremony. The red-carpet event will celebrate youth from across California who created films about mental health and suicide prevention.

View Films and Vote! We are once again hosting a People’s Choice Award. Watch all the statewide finalists in Suicide Prevention and Mental Health categories and vote for your favorite! Then share your favorite films on social media. Vote here.

Share Films on Social Media. Share youth-created short films in the social media guide below across platforms to spread awareness of mental health and how to get support.

Looking for mental health support? This May, download and try these wellness tools: Soluna App for free coaching and wellness tools, and Mirror App for journaling.

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