HelpGuide

06/09/2026

Depression is a serious but treatable disorder that affects millions of people, from young to old and from all walks of life. Your companionship and support can be crucial to your loved one’s recovery. Start by learning all you can about depression and how to best talk about it with your friend or family member. But as you reach out, don’t forget to look after your own emotional health—you’ll need it to provide the full support your loved one needs.

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06/05/2026

Effective communication is about more than just exchanging information. It’s about understanding the emotion and intentions behind the information. As well as being able to clearly convey a message, you need to also listen in a way that gains the full meaning of what’s being said and makes the other person feel heard and understood.

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06/03/2026

Being your authentic self is important in order to foster a healthy relationship with yourself and your loved ones.

06/02/2026

It’s empowering to take charge of your own health, and be your own advocate. You’re the one who is most familiar with your body, what you need to function better, and how you can feel more in control. Whether or not you also pursue professional treatment options, there are important tips and strategies you can use right now to begin managing your adult ADHD symptoms and make beneficial changes to your life.

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05/29/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is coming to a close, but the need for support continues every day.

Awareness matters. It helps reduce stigma, opens up conversations, and reminds people that they’re not alone.

But awareness is only the beginning.

People also need practical tools. They need clear guidance they can rely on when they’re trying to manage anxiety and depression, cope with stress, navigate work and relationship challenges, support struggling friends and family members, or take the next step toward feeling better.

That’s the work HelpGuide does every day.

We provide trustworthy, evidence-based mental health resources that help people understand what they’re experiencing, make informed decisions, and develop skills that support greater well-being.

And it's all free, available online to anyone, at any time, without paywalls or barriers.

But we need your help to keep it that way.

If you believe everyone deserves access to reliable mental health support, please consider making a gift today.

Donate now: https://give.helpguide.org/may2026

At a time when misinformation and AI-generated advice are everywhere, access to reliable mental health guidance matters more than ever. That's what HelpGuide provides—and it's why I'm supporting theiri work this Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn more & join me: give.helpguide.org/may2026

05/29/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us that millions of people are searching for help. HelpGuide works to ensure they find reliable, evidence-based mental health guidance instead of misinformation. If you believe trustworthy mental health information should be available to everyone, you can support this work. Together we can make sure people find help when they need it most.

05/28/2026

Taking care of ourselves is one of the best things we can do to improve our mental health and self-worth.

05/27/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder that, when people search for help, what they find matters.

05/22/2026

In a time when misinformation spreads easily, trusted guidance matters more than ever. Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder that reliable information can change lives.

05/20/2026

Giving yourself compassion is one of the most important things you can do for yourself to improve your mental health and overall satisfaction with life. Be kind to yourself every day and fill your own cup as often as you can.