Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! If you’re a psychologist, you’re probably already aware that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. But here’s a quick quiz to test out your Mental Health Awareness Month trivia knowledge.

What color symbolizes the national color for mental health awareness?

            – Lime Green

What percentage (or fraction) of adults in the U.S. have a diagnosable mental illness?

            – 23% to 26% (around one fourth)

What year was Mental Health Awareness Month first officially recognized at the federal level?

            – 2016

That’s right – 2026 is the tenth anniversary of the initial federal recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.

How are you commemorating Mental Health Awareness Month? And how do you think BCPA should commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month? Please let us know by sending an email to BCPA at drkevinaharris@gmail.com. Thanks!