May will bring a plethora of content on mental health as society continues to address and prevent challenges of the mind and emotions. Suicide is always top of mind, but being more aware and less polarized by “mental health” can help avert crises. Whether one-on-one or communicating with your constituents, consistency is important. We’re sharing a few resources in the links below for your education, use and outreach efforts.
- 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit, SAMSHA. Link. For more than 20 years, the
- Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has recognized Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) every May to increase awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being. The toolkit can help you spread awareness about the importance of mental health and its effects on physical and emotional well-being.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness. Link. The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization NAMI has a significant library of resources. Learn more here <Link>.
- Project Sticker launches StickwithUS.VET putting people first in vet med. May 6, 2025. Link. StickWithUs.vet simplifies access to mental health care by offering tools and support from across the veterinary industry, including resources from Not One More Vet, Veterinary Hope Foundation, AVMA, and more. The platform is the first in a series of proactive solutions designed to normalize mental health in veterinary medicine before crisis hits.
“We’re shifting the focus from crisis response to prevention. Veterinary professionals deserve a system that aggregates all the amazing mental health resources into one place, so that we can find what works for each person, putting mental health at the center of the conversation, not on the sidelines.” – Alyssa Mages BS, CVT, FVTE, and co-founder of Project Sticker
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