(Alexandria, VA, Monday, May 3, 2021) – Since 1949, Mental Health America and its affiliates across the country have recognized May as Mental Health Month. This year, May is also the month President Biden projects that that every American will be eligible for a vaccination, marking the start of a return to normal. As this reentry happens, Mental Health America is releasing its 2021 toolkit, titled “Tools 2 Thrive.”
According to a recent APA survey, half (49%) of Americans are feeling uneasy about adjusting to in-person interaction once the pandemic ends; and 46% said they do not feel comfortable going back to living life like they used to before the pandemic.
Americans are also anxious about business travel and about congregating in an office again, especially if those around them are unvaccinated. According to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, 62% of Americans did not want unvaccinated people to travel on airplanes and 60% of Americans said they wanted to work for an employer who requires everyone to get a vaccine before returning to the office.
During this time of unease, it’s more important than ever to check in on your mental health and to equip yourself with strategies to ease the transition. The Mental Health America Tools 2 Thrive toolkit can be a resource.
The Tools 2 Thrive toolkit includes:
- Tips for adapting after trauma and stress;
- Strategies for processing big changes; and
- Suggestions for ways to take time for yourself.
About Paul Gionfriddo:
Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO of Mental Health America (MHA), has worked in a variety of health and mental-health related positions during a career spanning nearly forty years. He joined MHA in 2014 and was responsible for coining the concept “B4Stage4” to describe MHA’s long-time focus on prevention, early identification, early intervention, and integrated approaches to promoting recovery for people with mental health concerns.
About Mental Health America:
Mental Health America (MHA) is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all. MHA’s work is driven by its commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need them; with recovery as the goal. Learn more at MHAnational.org.