May is Mental Health Awareness Month #BeKindtoYourMind

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During the month of May, the American Counseling Association (ACA) joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Established in 1949, Mental Health Month sought to put a spotlight on the importance of mental health and wellness. Each year we continue to fight against the stigma associated with mental health, provide support for those with mental illness and the counselors supporting them, as well as advocate for policies on behalf of those with mental illness and their loved ones.

This year, our slogan for Mental Health Month is #BeKindtoYourMind. We encourage you to join us as we highlight the significance of mental health awareness and how counselors are able to help!

Thank you so much for being a part of the ACA community and for everything you do to help support the health and well-being of your fellow community members.

– ACA Team

Save the Date: VA and ACA Present: VA Tools and Technology for Mental Health Month

Mark your calendars and save the date: On May 19 at 1 p.m. (Eastern), the American Counseling Association is partnering with the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Office of Connected Care for a Facebook Live event centered on showcasing how the VA is using telehealth and mobile technologies to deliver mental health care to veterans when and where it is needed. During this joint event, the VA and ACA will discuss how VA tools such as Annie protocols, VA Video Connect, Mental Health Checkup, Mindfulness Coach, PTSD Coach, and Insomnia Coach help bring care to veterans.
The American Counseling Association is the home for professional counselors. ACA members benefit from a range of products, services and resources designed with your professional and personal development in mind. Member benefits include Continuing Education Credits, ethics consultations, complimentary subscriptions to our publications and newsletters, access to ACA’s member-only online community and much more. Join ACA online at counseling.org.