Mental Health Awareness Month 2026 Launches With Theme 'More Good Days, Together'
Mental Health America launched its 77th annual Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2026 with the theme 'More Good Days, Together.' The campaign focuses on community support and reducing stigma. New data shows only 29 percent of U.S. adults rate their mental health as excellent, down from 43 percent before the pandemic.
Mental Health America launched its 77th annual Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2026 with the theme "More Good Days, Together."
The campaign encourages people to define what a good day means for them personally, take care of their overall well-being, and support others in their communities.
New data from a West Health-Gallup survey shows that only 29 percent of U.S. adults rate their mental health or emotional well-being as excellent. That figure was 43 percent before the COVID-19 pandemic.
The decline comes despite record levels of mental health spending. State mental health budgets reached $61.4 billion in 2024. The self-help book market is growing at more than 7 percent annually, suggesting people are actively searching for ways to improve their mental health outside of traditional therapy.
Data from the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that 23.4 percent of adults experienced any mental illness in the past year. Young adults aged 18 to 25 had the highest rate at 33.2 percent.
Suicide remains a serious concern. It is the second leading cause of death for people aged 10 to 34. Among young adults aged 18 to 25, 12.6 percent reported serious thoughts of suicide in the past year.
Organizations including NAMI, SAMHSA, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are participating in the month with awareness campaigns and resource toolkits.
The national 988 suicide and crisis hotline is available around the clock for anyone in crisis.
