Physical and mental health are deeply connected. During May 18–24, Week 4 of , the focus is the connection between physical and mental health, and to provide resources that promote integrated, whole-person care.
For people living with chronic pain or illness, mental health can be affected—and mental health issues can affect physical well-being. People facing both mental health and substance use disorders often experience additional challenges in isolation can lead to missed opportunities for diagnosis, recovery, and long-term stability.
How You Can Help
During May, you can share , integrated care, and the message of hope that a better quality of life is possible. The offers messages and social media content that you can share with your partners and audiences.
Check out the . Don’t forget to tag SAMHSA and use #MHAM2025.
You can also show your support by downloading and using the toolkit’s Mental Health Awareness Month stickers.
To learn more about co-occurring disorders, visit SAMHSA’s webpage on .
Stay tuned for next week’s email about Community, Connectedness, Support, and Recovery.