Mental Health America of the MidSouth

06/02/2026

Join us on Tuesday, June 16th for an in person CE Lunch & Learn! This in-person training provides an overview of domestic violence and its significant impact on mental health. It covers the signs, risk factors, and challenges victims face when leaving abusive relationships. The presentation highlights the link between domestic violence and conditions like PTSD, depression, anxiety, and traumatic brain injury. It emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed support and offers resources for safe, professional help.

12:00PM - 1:30PM
1321 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville TN 37217
Conference Room
1 CE for Professionals

Registration & Details
https://learning.mhamidsouth.org/course/fromassessmenttoaction

National Association of Social Workers
Lipscomb University-Department of Psychology, Counseling & Family Science
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Vanderbilt Behavioral Health
National Board Of Certified Counselors

05/21/2026

Slowly making our way through some heavy history. It is amazing how far we have come in the behavioral health field. Cheers to all who have played a part in making this world a healthier and happier place and cheers to all the progress to come! 💚

05/13/2026

Our FY25 Annual Report is here. This year tested our sector in ways we've never seen — but thanks to you, we showed up for 260,782 Tennesseans. From youth mental health education to caregiver support to statewide training, here's what we built together. Read the full report below. 💚

https://mhamidsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mhamidsouth-annual-report-2025.pdf

05/07/2026

Catch our Executive Director, Amber Hampton, LCSW, on News Channel 5 Morningline+ discussing mental health screening and our upcoming older adult conference!

Watch now:
https://www.newschannel5.com/plus/morningline/have-you-checked-in-with-your-mental-health

05/05/2026

We get it... navigating insurance obstacles can be one of the biggest hurdles in receiving mental health and behavioral health care. Check out our partners at Covermymentalhealth.org to see what assistance is available to you and tackle insurance navigation like a pro!

05/04/2026

FREE LIVE WEBINAR WITH SIX CEs!

Join us for our Annual Older Adult Conference on Thursday, May 28th! This webinar provides 6 FREE CEs thanks to the TN Dept of Mental Health &Substance Abuse Services.

Check out the link for details and registration!

https://learning.mhamidsouth.org/course/mhas-older-adult-and-behavioral-health-conference-2026

05/01/2026

It's officially mental health month!

Come kick off May with us tomorrow at The New Beginnings Center's Health Fair and learn more about our free mental health screenings! Then head on over the Hattie B's on 8th Ave and mention MHA at the register for 25% of your purchase to be donated to bettering mental health in our community!

Health Fair: Sat May 2nd
TNBC
509 Craighead St., Nashville. TN
11AM-2PM


HB Gives:
All Day Sat May 2nd
Hattie B's
2222 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN
Mention MHA at the register or use code HBGIVES

04/30/2026

Check out our April Newsletter! Don't forget to his that subscribe button to keep in touch with all things MHA!

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Email from Mental Health America of the MidSouth April Newsletter   We are getting so excited for May Mental Health Month! Make sure you scroll to see all the exciting things happening in May! We have

04/30/2026

THIS WEEKEND!! Saturday May 2nd - Hattie B's on 8th Ave! Mention MHA at the register and they will donate 25% of your order to Mental Health America of the MidSouth! You can also order online with code HBGIVES

Have plans May 2nd? Now you do!

Visit the Hattie B's on 8th Ave anytime on May 2nd and mention Mental Health America of the Midsouth at the register to donate 25% of your purchase to us!

Prefer to order online? Use the code HBGIVES

04/14/2026

Today's Leadership Unscripted series was a success! Our expert panelists showed up and showed OUT, sharing hard-earned lessons from the front lines of leadership in behavioral health. Here are the top takeaways from today's session:

1️⃣ "People can handle hard decisions. They can't handle not having clarity." When leading through tough calls, lead with the why. Transparency builds trust and silence erodes it.

2️⃣ Authenticity is a leadership strategy. Show up consistently as who you are, build relationships early, and your team will know what to expect from you when it matters most.

3️⃣ Nimble without grit = reactive. Grit without nimbleness = rigid. The best leaders adjust in real time without lowering their standards because the people you serve are counting on you to keep moving.

Our next session is Thursday, and if you are a leader in the behavioral health field, you do NOT want to miss it!

Behavioral health work in Tennessee is demanding, complex, and deeply human. Leadership Unscripted: Be Nimble & Gritty was created to offer something different: honest conversations with Tennessee behavioral health leaders who have lived this not perfectly, but persistently. This is not about titles...