Mental Health Awareness Month: Time to pause, reflect, and care for your mind

Life can get pretty overwhelming sometimes. And, in the hustle, it’s easy to forget how important it is to pause and check in with ourselves. That’s why Mental Health Awareness Month, every May, matters so much. It’s a collective pause button, inviting all of us to slow down, open up, and shine a light on something that affects every single one of us: our mental well-being.

Mental health is part of our everyday lives, quietly shaping how we feel, relate, and show up. While caring for it is a year-round journey, May gives us a spotlight to reduce stigma, share information and resources, spark honest conversations, and remind ourselves that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Let’s walk through what Mental Health Awareness Month is and explore the themes that have guided the conversation over the years. We also share simple, down-to-earth ways you can support your mental health, no matter where you’re starting from. Because your mental health always matters, and awareness is the seed that grows into something stronger.