May 1, 2025 – The TrUtopia Foundation

COVID-19 restrictions linked to better birth timing but worse mental health

A global review reveals that while lockdowns helped reduce early births in some regions, they also worsened maternal mental health, highlighting the need for more tailored support during future health crises.

Skokie Mental Health Court participants get clean records with graduation

Self-Care Fair offers free mental health services

With inflation on the rise and seemingly everyone pinching pennies, sometimes it can be tough to find time and affordable options for self-care.

Gulf Coast Respite House offers safe space for mental health discussions

Clients check in up to 14 days twice a year to learn or refresh ways to cope with the many stresses of life.

Providence to close Alaska’s only short-term adolescent mental health crisis center

The center will close in mid-May, a decision Providence Alaska officials blame on the loss of more than $1 million in annual state health grant funds.

New art exhibit at New Haven City Hall highlights Mental Health Awareness Month

There is a new art exhibit being displayed in New Haven’s City Hall in honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month. The art exhibit, “Healing Through Art,” was put on by artists of The Fellowship Place, a nonprofit organization that has provided therapeutic support and rehabilitation services to adults in New Haven since 1960. The goal of the art exhibit…

Graduates complete Cook County Mental Health Court program: ‘Completely changed our lives’

Individuals who were offered the Mental Health Court program instead of serving jail time were charged and convicted in the Cook County criminal system for non-violent felonies and then put on probation.

Gov. Evers talks about youth mental health at Chippewa Falls High School

May is mental health awareness month and Governor Tony Evers kicked it off with a visit to western Wisconsin.

Learn More About Mental Health

For the last 75 years, Mental Health America, its affiliates, and numerous other international and domestic organizations recognize the month of May as the official “Mental Health Awareness Month,” a time to spread the word about positive mental health. During this month, Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals FC join