To address a global mental health crisis in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and amid the continued struggle of systemic racism, Shatterproof and more than 900 organizations, brands, government agencies and cultural leaders have signed on to be part of the inaugural Mental Health Action Day on Thursday, May 20 during Mental Health Awareness Month. This open-source movement to shift culture from awareness to action on mental health has added more than 700 partners since its announcement one month ago. 

Cultural and political leaders are among the new partners who are committed to encourage and empower their followers, fans, and constituents to take action on their mental health. 

As one of more than 900 partners, Shatterproof will amplify the movement’s efforts by launching a complimentary mini campaign called #MHmetime. The hashtag is intended to create a safe, accessible digital space for anyone who wants to share the positive things that they do to take care of their mental health. Additionally, Shatterproof has recently refreshed our “Find Help” section on the website, https://www.shatterproof.org/find-help. 

“Our goal is to get people talking and engaging on social media about mental health and what things they do to preserve and refresh their own mental health. We believe this is a simple, but impactful action people can take, and we encourage people to share the hashtag #MHmetime this month on their social channels,” said Kirsten Seckler, Chief Marketing Officer, Shatterproof. 

A full list of partners is available here.

Mental Health Action Day is being planned with the support of TaskForce, a cultural organizing agency that builds capacity for those taking on the most pressing challenges facing our communities, our nation and our world. More on Mental Health Action Day can be found at www.MentalHealthActionDay.org or you can follow along at #MentalHealthAction.

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About Shatterproof 
Shatterproof is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the United States. Shatterproof harnesses the models of business, the rigor of science and the power of a national movement to create change and save lives through three pillars of work: revolutionizing the addiction treatment system, breaking 

down addiction-related stigmas and supporting and empowering our communities. To learn more visit www.Shatterproof.org 
 
About Mental Health Action Day
Mental Health Action Day is an open-source movement of brands, organizations, government agencies, and cultural leaders to drive culture from mental health awareness to mental health action. The first Mental Health Action Day will take place on May 20, 2021 with a mission to encourage and empower people to take their first actions on mental health -- whether for themselves, for their loved ones or for their communities, because mental health is health. Learn more at www.MentalHealthActionDay.org