Take Action for Mental Health in 2026
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Whether you’re an administrator, a caregiver, a student, or a parent, here are a few ways you can take action to improve mental health on your campus.
5 Ways to Support the Mental Health
of Your Campus Community
TimelyCare has developed five ways that campus leaders can take action to support the mental health of the campus community.
You can use these recommendations to support the health and well-being of students, faculty, and staff during Mental Health Awareness Month and in the lead up to Mental Health Day of Action on May 15, 2026.
It can be hard sometimes to take a minute. So, encourage your students, faculty, and staff to find an hour in the day for themselves. Emphasize that “mental health is health” in messaging. Remind your campus community that, just like there are things they do for their physical health, there are things they can do to take care of their mental health too.
Help remove the stigma of seeking mental health care by setting up spaces on campus and/or online for students to share their experiences using mental health resources, such as therapy, peer support, or self-care tools.
Not everyone approaches their mental health in the same way. Share resources across the spectrum of support. From yoga classes and meditation sessions to counseling and psychiatry and everything in between, ensure students understand their options. That includes both physical options like campus counseling and digital resources like TimelyCare.
What key places around your campus or in online portals can you post an encouraging word for your students? Use digital signage, your LMS, or flyers and posters to post them.
“The health and well-being of our students is a top priority for me and our university as a whole. The ability to give our students 24/7 access to the mental health care they need will be a significant supplement to the in-person services available on our campuses. When students have the resources they need to best manage their health, they are better positioned for a successful experience at IU.”
Pamela Whitten
President
Indiana University
Resources to Promote Action
Use these assets below on your digital and social media channels to help your campus community take action for mental health. Use the hashtags #MentalHealthAwareness and #MentalHealthAction to join the conversation online.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for immediate, confidential support, available 24/7Active Minds
Student-led mental health advocacy tools, peer support programs, and campus engagement resourcesThe Jed Foundation (JED)
Guides and toolkits to help campuses strengthen mental health programs and crisis responseNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Educational resources, conversation guides, and support networks for students and familiessExplore K12 Resources
4 Tips to Help Students Finish the Year Strong Lifeline
Simple, shareable tips districts can use to help families support their students through end-of-year stress, transitions, and expectations.Supporting Students with Anxiety: A Practical Guide for Teachers
A classroom-ready guide to identify anxiety and support students through performance pressure.Is Your District Burnout Resilient?
A 10-point checklist to assess educator wellness supports and strengthen staff capacity moving into the next school year.Join the Mental Health Conversation @ TimelyCare
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At TimelyCare, our mission is to foster student success and improve the health and well-being of campus communities. A key to fulfilling this mission is helping students get better, faster – especially those with severe depression and anxiety symptoms.
TimelyCare users who entered care with severe symptoms on the PHQ-9 or GAD-7 achieved, on average, clinically significant change by their third scheduled counseling or psychiatry visit. Additionally, those who entered care with clinical symptoms on the PHQ-9 or GAD-7, on average, dropped a severity ranking (e.g., moderate to mild) by their third scheduled counseling or psychiatry visit.
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