May is Mental Health Month 2026
In a world that can feel overwhelming or uncertain, many factors affecting our health are beyond our control. While we can’t change everything, paying attention to what we can influence can make a difference. There’s no right or wrong way to use this guide. Start where it feels helpful, skip what doesn’t fit, and come back as needed.
If you’re in crisis or need immediate support, help is available now.
Call or text 988 or chat via 988lifeline.org for free, confidential support 24/7.
Defining good days
This Mental Health Month, we invite you to reflect on what a “good day” looks like for you. “Good” doesn’t have to mean happy or productive. It might mean calm, manageable, or something else. What counts as good can change over time, and only you can define what a good day looks like to you.
No matter how you are feeling right now, remember: more good days are possible, help is available, and you are not alone.
If having good days feels hard, know that help is available and that you are not alone. Check on your mental health with a free, quick, anonymous test at mhascreening.org.
Caring for your whole self: Mind and body
You cannot separate mental health from physical health. They are equally important and deeply connected. Things like sleep, stress, movement, nutrition, and existing health conditions all play a role in how we feel, both mentally and physically. Although many factors that affect our health are beyond our control, noticing what we can influence is important for our well-being. Whether it’s finding ways to move that you enjoy, connecting with your community, or remembering to drink water — small wins matter. This section focuses on gentle, science-informed ways to support your whole self, without pressure to do everything at once.
MHA is partnering with Strava to challenge you to find a form of movement that you love, and let it lead you to more good days.
Finding the right path for you
Mental health is deeply personal, and what works for one person may not work for another — and that’s okay. Finding your path can involve trial and error, pauses, and changes along the way as life shifts. This section is about exploring options, understanding yourself better, and honoring what feels supportive and sustainable for you right now.
The path may look different for everyone, but we all deserve more good days, together.
If you think you may be experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition and are unsure of where to start, take a free, private mental health test at mhalc.org to determine next steps.
