MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH TOOLKIT 2022
By Chase Langos on Monday, April 4, 2022
Join us for Mental Health Awareness Month 2022!
Mental Health Awareness Month is a great time to reduce stigma by starting conversations and increasing understanding about mental illness with special Make It OK resources and events happening in May!
TAKE THE PLEDGE: By signing this pledge, you're taking a stand against the mental illness stigma. Signing the pledge also adds you to the Make It OK email list so you don't miss any Mental Health Awareness Month updates!
DONATE: Help support the creation of these resources and the free events and trainings happening in May by making a contribution to Make It OK. Thank you for your support!
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH TOOLKIT
This free toolkit – for use by workplaces, ambassadors and individuals – will give you the tools and resources to educate your networks about mental health with Make It OK.
This toolkit includes:
Links to Make It OK and mental health resources
Social media posts and graphics
Letter to the Editor sample
Make It OK posters
MAKE IT OK EVENTS IN MAY
May 2 – Make It OK Presentation (via Zoom)
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost is free, but pre-registration required. Register here.
May 6 – Make It OK Ambassador Training (Virtual)
9:00 a.m. –11:00 a.m.
Cost is free, but pre-registration required. Register here.
May 11 – Make It OK Presentation on Facebook Live
Tune in at Noon - Facebook.com/HealthiestIowa
May 14 – Make It OK Night with the Des Moines Menace
Game begins at 7:00 p.m. at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines
Purchase tickets here.
Limited Edition Make It OK Jerseys are available here. Proceeds from jersey sales go to the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative!
May 20 – Make It OK Presentation (via Zoom)
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Cost is free, but pre-registration required. Register here.
May 20 – Wear Green for Make It OK
Show your support for Mental Health Awareness Month by wearing your favorite green shirt, pants or other apparel on May 20. Share a photo with the hashtag #MakeItOK to social media to let your network know that you support Make It OK and ending the stigma. Order a Make It OK T-shirt or other gear here.
May 24 - Make It OK Ambassador Training (virtual)
12:00 p.m. –2:00 p.m.
Cost is free, but pre-registration required. Register here.
May 24 – Make It OK Presentation on Facebook Live
Tune in at 5:00 p.m. - Facebook.com/HealthiestIowa
MAKE IT OK STORIES: THE PODCAST
Make It OK Stories: The Podcast is brought to you by the Healthiest State Initiative. In this 7-episode special series, you’ll get to hear from brave Iowans who live with a mental illness plus gain insight on common conditions from mental health experts. This podcast is supported by Businessolver.
The podcast is available now on SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeart and Pandora – just search "Make It OK Stories: The Podcast." Or listen here:
Thank you Businessolver!
Businessolver is the Presenting Sponsor for Make It OK's Mental Health Awareness Month efforts!
Access these free resources from Businessolver:
Thank you Businessolver!
