Each Mind Matters

This tip sheet can provides a good starting point with several recommended activities, plus case studies of California schools who have hosted their own suicide prevention events on their campuses.

This DVD presents a collection of mental health and suicide prevention stories, PSAs and mini documentaries created by and for community members that represent the diversity of California.

This toolkit provides a step by step guide to host a What I Wish My Parents Knew Event to educate parents about suicide prevention and mental health, as well as other topics that students wish their parents knew about.

These email templates are designed to help you promote your mental health month activities with your staff, PEI providers and community partners.

Spread the word about Mental Health Matters Month on your social media pages with these social media images.

The business size message cards provide inspirational messages to share with others. A total of 10 designs are provided: two bilingual, four in English and four in Spanish.

With the theme of “Deeper Connections: From Small Talk to Real Talk,” this toolkit focuses on strengthening connections during Mental Health Matters Month.

This webinar reviews the 2018 Toolkit and discusses activities and strategies for May is Mental Health Matters Month.

This fact sheet provides an introduction to the unique challenges faced by Latinx LGBTQ+ immigrant youth, relevant resources, and best practices in serving this population within a culturally responsive framework.

This guide provides you with content to use on your social media channels to help promote Each Mind Matters.

This style guide notes ways in which newsrooms can present a more accurate picture of mental illness (available in English and Spanish).

This webinar explores the new Each Mind Matters Resource Center website and shows participants how to navigate it.

A document that provides an overview of Each Mind Matters resources developed for diverse communities.

A guide to promoting the documentary film "A New State of Mind."

A large image promoting the documentary film "A New State of Mind."

A web button promoting the documentary film "A New State of Mind."

A web banner promoting the documentary film "A New State of Mind."

This mental health information brochure is designed for Afghan refugee immigrants and is in English.

This mental health information brochure is designed for Afghan refugee immigrants and is in Dari.

This mental health information brochure is designed for Afghan refugee immigrants and is in Pashto.

This mental health information brochure is designed for Iraqi refugee immigrants and is in English.

This mental health information brochure is designed for Iraqi refugee immigrants and is in Arabic.

This mental health information brochure is designed for Iranian refugee immigrants and is in Farsi.

This mental health informational brochure is designed for Iranian refugee immigrants.

An in-language document redefining common myths about mental illness that are barriers for individuals in the API community seeking help.

An in-language document redefining common myths about mental illness that are barriers for individuals in the API community seeking help.

An in-language document redefining common myths about mental illness that are barriers for individuals in the API community seeking help.

A toolkit with resources for Mental Health Awareness Week.

This style guide notes ways in which newsrooms can present a more accurate picture of mental illness.

This guide provides tips for communicating about mental health and suicide on social media to reduce stigma, increase help seeking behavior and help prevent suicide.

An Each Mind Matters Story of Hope from a Native American perspective.

A tutorial that shows you how to use the EMM Resource Center website on your phone.

A Mental Health Support Guide that has been linguistically and culturally adapted for the Russian-speaking community.

This webinar provided an overview of the Each Mind Matters resources for diverse communities, including new materials for the African American, LGBTQ+, Chinese-speaking, and Russian-speaking communities.

This webinar provided an overview of the 2017 Each Mind Matters “May is Mental Health Awareness Month” toolkit and shared activity ideas.  

This webinar provided information about the tools and resources available to promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma and discrimination.

This webinar provided information about mental health and suicide prevention resources and programs available through Each Mind Matters: California’s Mental Health Movement.

A basic mental health guide for LGBTQ+ young adults.

A mental health support guide for older LGBT adults.

A Mental Health Support Guide in Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

These Stories of Hope feature Hmong families sharing their experiences working through mental health challenges.

A promotional flyer for Suicide Prevention Week.

Customizable email blasts to send out during Mental Health Awareness Week.

The "We Believe Each Mind Matters" poster, plus editable posters you can customize to include your logo and local event information.

A guide to help promote mental health awareness on your social media channels.

Raise awareness by placing lime green ribbons in public places in your community.

An introduction with recommendations for distributing the Mental Health Support Guide.

Studies conducted by RAND that detail the reduction in stigma and discrimination around mental illness in connection with the Each Mind Matters campaign.

Static online banners to raise awareness about 2014 Mental Health Awareness Week.

Static online banners to raise awareness about mental health and the Each Mind Matters statewide campaign.

Static online banners to raise awareness about Mental Health Matters Month.

Static online banners to raise awareness about 2016 Mental Health Matters Month.

Social media banners to raise awareness about 2016 Mental Health Matters Month.

A handout with information on stigma and facts about mental health to help reduce stigmatizing attitudes among decision-makers.

A handout with information on stigma and facts about mental health to help parents and caregivers talk to their kids about mental health challenges.

A handout with information on stigma and facts about mental health to help educate youth and encourage help-seeking behaviors for those experiencing a mental health challenge.

A handout on how stigma impacts individuals with mental health challenges and information on how to take action to reduce stigmatizing attitudes about mental illness.

A small resource card with information on how to download the #MillionsLikeMe digital album with songs written by youth about mental health.

Infographic showing highlights of RAND report that speaks to the increase in student knowledge of mental health and its correlation to CalMHSA youth mental health programs.

Infographic depicting the highlights of RAND report that speaks to the stigma around mental health and its correlation to the CalMHSA awareness campaigns.

30-second online radio spot featured on Pandora to raise awareness about 2015 Mental Health Matters Month.

A handout providing an overview of the hour documentary on mental health and stigma.

A guide with discussion topics to engage viewers of the "A New State of Mind" documentary in meaningful conversation about mental health and stigma.

A worksheet redefining common myths about mental illness and providing accurate facts about mental health and recovery.

Print-ready files for the design of the Each Mind Matters poster.

Print-ready files for the design of the Each Mind Matters youth poster.

Print-ready files for the design of the Each Mind Matters Mental Health Matters Month poster.

Print-ready files for the design of the Each Mind Matters Mental Health Awareness Week poster.

These radio spots were designed to raise awareness about Each Mind Matters and drive traffic to the Mental Health Matters advocacy event.

A toolkit for counties and CBOs to use during May is Mental Health Matters Month to engage local communities and support mental health awareness.

A recorded webinar providing an overview of the Each Mind Matters technical assistance program for counties across California.

A small, branded resource card with brief information on the Each Mind Matters statewide mental health movement and where to go to learn more and get involved.

Print-ready files for the design of the Each Mind Matters "Believes" t-shirt.

A manual detailing how to host an art therapy program to engage individuals with mental health challenges and spread awareness of mental health and recovery.

A worksheet to encourage people to share the reason they support mental health awareness and stigma reduction.

A booklet with summaries of each of the 40 vignette stories of individuals who displayed hope, resilience and recovery in the face of mental health challenges.

Print-ready files for the design of the Each Mind Matters branded shoppers bag.

Print-ready files for the design of the Each Mind Matters branded sunglasses.

Print-ready files for the design of the Each Mind Matters branded tote bag.

Print-ready files for the design of the Each Mind Matters branded tumbler.

Print-ready files for the design of the Each Mind Matters branded water bottle.

A downloadable compilation of resources to help stimulate conversation after viewing the documentary in a community setting.

Creative for a transit shelter advertisement designed to raise awareness about mental health and the Each Mind Matters statewide campaign.

Creative for a billboard advertisement designed to raise awareness about mental health and the Each Mind Matters statewide campaign.

Print-ready files for the design of the Each Mind Matters branded car magnet.

Print-ready files for the design of the Each Mind Matters branded decal.

Print-ready files for the design of the Each Mind Matters branded chico bag.

Print-ready files for the design of the Each Mind Matters branded lanyard.

Print-ready files for the design of the Each Mind Matters branded magnet.

Print-ready files for the design of the Each Mind Matters branded mug.

Print-ready files for the design of the Each Mind Matters branded keychain.

An event program from the #MillionsLikeMe Music for Mental Health event providing activity details and background on the youth artists featured on the digital album.

A news release providing media outlets details about the RAND report announcing the reduction of stigma and discrimination around mental illness in California.

A news release providing media outlets details about the Suicide Prevention Week 2015.

A news release providing media outlets details about the PSA about mental health created by the Hope & Grace Initiative in collaboration with Each Mind Matters.

A press release detailing student mental health programs hosted as part of the Each Mind Matters mental health movement.

A jpg file of the Each Mind Matters color logo to be used on outreach materials for mental health awareness.

A jpg file of the Each Mind Matters Black & White logo to be used on outreach materials for mental health awareness.

A jpg file of the Each Mind Matters ribbon icon to be used on outreach materials for mental health awareness.

The Each Mind Matters logo with funding statement is the branded title alongside the ribbon icon for Each Mind Matters with the campaign's funders' logos and funding statement.

A jpg file of the Each Mind Matters branded email signature to be used in personal or professional email signatures to show support for the movement.

A customizable PowerPoint branded with the Each Mind Matters color palatte and fonts for presentations about Each Mind Matters programs.

A document detailing the proper use for Each Mind Matters/SanaMente brand materials such as logos, colors, and fonts.

A compilation of hip-hop songs created by young adults with lyrics about mental health and recovery.

30-second video spot featured on YouTube to raise awareness about mental health and the Each Mind Matters statewide campaign.

A media advisory about the 2015 Music for Mental Health competition for youth in California.

A news release providing media outlets details about the Each Mind Matters Music for Mental Health youth music program.

A summary of the activities and impact from the Mental Health Matters advocacy day in May 2014.

An overview of the learnings of participants in the community dialogue events held across the state and sponsored by Each Mind Matters.

A 2014 summary of the impact of the Each Mind Matters campaign across its cultural and age-targeted programs.

A report detailing available resources and gaps in outreach materials available to underserved and underrepresented communities in California.

A study conducted to collect information about the impact of the Each Mind Matters documentary on viewers.

30-second online radio spot featured on Pandora to raise awareness about mental health and the Each Mind Matters statewide campaign.

30-second online radio spot with accompanying online banner featured on Pandora to raise awareness about 2016 Mental Health Matters Month.

A sneak peek into the hour-long documentary narrated by Glenn Close about stories of hope, resilience and recovery.

An hour-long documentary narrated by Glenn Close featuring the stories of individuals whose lives have been affected by mental health.

A short, animated video that highlights the purpose of the Each Mind Matters movement and how mental health is a topic that affects everyone.

A short, animated video that teaches about how to initiate an open and honest conversation about mental health to break the stigma around mental illness.

A short, animated video that teaches about how to optimize social media channels to start conversations about mental health and reduct the stigma around mental illness.

A youth-authored story describing the cultural barriers in the API community that prevent individuals from seeking help for mental health challenges.

A youth-authored story describing the cultural barriers in the API community that prevent individuals from seeking help for mental health challenges.

A youth-authored story describing the cultural barriers in the API community that prevent individuals from seeking help for mental health challenges.

A youth-authored story describing the cultural barriers in the API community that prevent individuals from seeking help for mental health challenges.

A youth-authored story describing the cultural barriers in the API community that prevent individuals from seeking help for mental health challenges.

A youth-authored story describing the cultural barriers in the API community that prevent individuals from seeking help for mental health challenges.

A youth-authored story describing the cultural barriers in the API community that prevent individuals from seeking help for mental health challenges.

A youth-authored story describing the cultural barriers in the API community that prevent individuals from seeking help for mental health challenges.

A youth-authored story describing the cultural barriers in the API community that prevent individuals from seeking help for mental health challenges.

A summary of the survey results testing the knowledge of members of the API community about mental health and wellness.

A poster presentation detailing the methodology and results of the API mental health program sponsored by Each Mind Matters.

A document defining basic mental health terms in-language to help break down the language barrier for individuals in the API community seeking help for mental illness.

A document defining basic mental health terms in-language to help break down the language barrier for individuals in the API community seeking help for mental illness.

A document defining basic mental health terms in-language to help break down the language barrier for individuals in the API community seeking help for mental illness.

A document defining basic mental health terms in-language to help break down the language barrier for individuals in the API community seeking help for mental illness.

An in-language document redefining common myths about mental illness that are barriers for individuals in the API community seeking help.

An in-language document redefining common myths about mental illness that are barriers for individuals in the API community seeking help.

An in-language document redefining common myths about mental illness that are barriers for individuals in the API community seeking help.

An in-language document redefining common myths about mental illness that are barriers for individuals in the API community seeking help.

A summary of the methodology and impact of the API campaign on individuals in California.

An overview of the barriers to seeking help for mental health challenges in the API community in California.

An in-language video interviewing influencers in the Khmer community who educate and encourage individuals to seek help for their mental health.

An in-language video interviewing influencers in the Lao community who educate and encourage individuals to seek help for their mental health.

Print-ready files for the design of the Pride Tshirt branded tshirt.

Each Mind Matters brand ribbon designed with rainbow colors to specifically support members of the LGBTQ community with mental health challenges.

A video explaining the significance of mental health among the LGBTQ community and encouraging awareness and help-seeking for those experiencing mental health challenges.

A 60-second radio spot in Khmer educating members of the API community about depression and the importance of seeking help.

A 60-second radio spot in Hmong educating members of the API community about depression and the importance of seeking help.

A 60-second radio spot in Lao educating members of the API community about depression and the importance of seeking help.

A 60-second radio spot in khmer educating members of the API community about PTSD and the importance of seeking help.

A 60-second radio spot in Hmong educating members of the API community about PTSD and the importance of seeking help.

A 60-second radio spot in Lao educating members of the API community about PTSD and the importance of seeking help.

TV interviews in Khmer with influential API community leader, Dr. Sam Keo, about intergenerational conflict in the API community and its impact on mental health.

A TV interview in Khmer with API community leaders Saphay Nan and Narin Antoinette about depression and the importance of seeking treatment for mental health challenges.

A TV spot in Lao educating members of the API community about depression and the importance of seeking help.

A radio interview in Hmong with influential API community leader in Fresno, Ger Thao, about intergenerational conflict in the API community and its impact on mental health.

A radio interview in Lao with API community leader Tout Tou Bounthapanya about intergenerational conflict in the API community and its impact on mental health.

TV interviews in Khmer with influential API community leader, Dr. Sam Keo, about mental health and the importance of recognizing mental illness and seeking treatment.

A TV spot in Lao educating members of the API community about PTSD and the importance of seeking help.

An informational document in Khmer detailing how to support those suffering from a mental health challenge without stigma.

An informational document in Chinese detailing how to support those suffering from a mental health challenge without stigma.

An informational document in Hmong detailing how to support those suffering from a mental health challenge without stigma.

An informational document in Korean detailing how to support those suffering from a mental health challenge without stigma.

An informational document in Vietnamese detailing how to support those suffering from a mental health challenge without stigma.

A behind-the-scenes video with the native youths who filmed and edited the highlight video of the Native Communities of Care program.

A highlight video of the impact of the Native Communities of Care program in counties across California.

A review of the Native Communities of Care mental health program designed and sponsored by Each Mind Matters.

A branded logo for the Native Communities of Care mental wellness program sponsored by Each Mind Matters.

A compilation of resources for grantees with messaging tips, resources, and a cultural competancy guide for projects targeting Native American individuals in California.

Print-ready files for the design of the Native Communities of Care branded promotional items.

A tool that gives background on the Mental Health Friendly Communities faith-based mental health program and providing resources for those with mental health challenges.

A print-ready fan with resources designed for African American individuals who are searching for tools to help them or their loved ones improve their mental health.

A print-ready guide with information and resources on mental health for the African American community.

May is Mental Health Matters Month header

Lime Green Ribbons video to inspire your May activities

Four Part Poem Series to inspire your May activities

Half of Us All of Us 11x17 poster

May is Mental Health Matters Month 11x17 poster

Drafted email blasts to distribute to your network every Monday during May.

"Say This, Not That" tip sheet to start meaningful conversations for May is Mental Health Month.

Pre-written social media posts to use on your social channels for May is Mental Health Month.

Lime Green spirit activities for May is Mental Health Month.

Sidewalk Talk instructions: volunteer opportunity and 7 listening tips.

Ribbon Wall Activity 11x17 poster

Instructions for Ribbon Wall Activity - My Lime Green Champion

Intro letter to May is Mental Health Month 2017 Toolkit

Learn how to implement the Each Mind Matters campaign in rural communities.