Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a tradition going back to 1949. The annual observance offers the perfect opportunity to raise awareness about mental illness. Every year, MHAM focuses on a particular message to recognize and amplify, and this year’s theme is “Together for Mental Health.” Together, we can realize our shared vision of a nation where anyone affected by mental illness can get the appropriate support and quality of care to live healthy, fulfilling lives.

Anxiety in the heart of a person causes dejection, but a good word will surely turn it into joy.
Proverbs 12:25

Last Year's Events

Events

Mental Health Shabbat with the Blue Dove Team // Friday, May 20 at 7:00pm EST

Join the Blue Dove Team for May Mental Health Awareness Month, as we cultivate mental wellness and imbue our entrance into Shabbat with a sense

Past Event

Is Virtual Therapy Here to Stay? // Tuesday, May 24 at 12:00pm EST

Support Our Work

The annual observance of Mental Health Awareness Month offers the perfect opportunity to raise awareness about mental illness and support mental health organizations like ours. With your support, we can continue educating our communities and providing resources about mental illness and addiction through a Jewish lens. Right now, we are closer than ever to eradicating the shame and stigma that have stopped so many from talking about mental health and seeking help when they need it, but we still need your support.

Publications

Check out our Workbook

Make the most of Mental Health Awareness Month with the Blue Dove Foundation’s official MHAM workbook.

About the Workbook

Judaism isn’t just a religion of laws; rather, it is a religion of ideas and experiences, all aimed at cultivating a healthy and sound mind, body, and soul for all of its practitioners. Our goal is to explore them, reveal the deep messages hidden within, and shed some light on how one can utilize them to live a healthier and happier life with this four-week Jewish guide through Mental Health Awareness Month. Each week, we will focus on a Jewish approach to mental health and engage in activities to help make mental health a bigger part of your life.

Mi Sheberach for Mental Health

See how others have connected with one of Judaism’s oldest prayers, and cultivated mental wellness with the  Jewish Prayer for Healing.

About the Book

The Mi Sheberach is a blessing we recite to wish those who are sick a full recovery and Jewish prayer allows us to be creative in adapting and interpreting text in ways that are meaningful. The prayers shared in this book were written during the height of a global pandemic by individuals from around the world, addressing needs and illnesses both physical and mental and bringing comfort to those who are struggling with their mental health.