Florida Mental Health Advocacy Coalition

05/21/2026

You never truly know what someone else is carrying.

A kind word, a quick check-in, or simply listening can make a huge difference in someone’s day.

This month, let’s normalize compassion, empathy, and supporting one another. 💚

05/21/2026

Every elected official – from Capitol Hill to city council – makes decisions that impact the mental health services available in your community.

That's why is launching NAMI’s campaign to promote nonpartisan voter participation and elevate discussions about mental health policy during elections. More info➡ https://vote4mentalhealth.org/

05/20/2026

Timely access to appropriate treatment options is an important factor in supporting people living with serious mental illness. Florida’s policymakers have taken steps to expand access to treatments, helping to support continuity of care. Let’s continue working to remove barriers and build a mental health system that meets patients’ needs.

https://bit.ly/fldaily

05/19/2026

💚 Mental Health Matters 💚

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Rest, boundaries, movement, hydration, therapy, connection — it all counts as self-care.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, give yourself permission to pause and recharge.

05/18/2026

Mental health isn’t a Democratic or Republican issue. It’s an American issue. Make your voice heard. Pledge to during this election cycle. vote4mentalhealth.org/pledge

05/14/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and mental health is on the ballot in 2026.

Take the pledge now to

https://vote4mentalhealth.org/pledge

05/07/2026

Serious health outcomes linked to kratom have surged. Hospitalizations involving only kratom rose more than 1,150% over the decade, climbing from 43 cases in 2015 to 538 in 2025. When kratom was combined with other substances, such as illegal drugs or antidepressants, hospitalizations increased nearly 1,300%, from 40 to 549. During the study period, 233 deaths were associated with kratom use. Of those, 184 involved multiple substances.

Psychiatry > Substance Use DisorderKratom cases are exploding across the US and doctors are alarmedPublished April 1, 2026Originally published on ScienceDaily Top HealthA new University of Virginia Health analysis shows a sharp rise in kratom-related calls to poison centers across the United Sta...

05/06/2026

#988 is saving lives. A study published in JAMA in April shows that su***des in the U.S. among young people ages 15-34 were 11% lower than expected between the 988 Rollout in July 2022 and Dec. 2024, representing 4,372 fewer deaths than projected. States with the largest increases in 988 call volume saw su***de rates drop 18.2%. In England, where there was no crisis line change, su***de mortality did not show a comparable decrease. http://bit.ly/4wgoyIk

05/05/2026

There is a lot of concern right now about psychiatric over-prescribing. All our brains are different, and access to the best medication is critical. To get accurate information, please visit NAMI's site:

Get answers about antidepressants, SSRIs, and mental health medications. Learn what’s safe, how they work, and how to make informed treatment decisions.

12/08/2025

Congress must renew these grants for a full year to protect stability for more than 170000 households who rely on these programs across 2026.

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Read the full letter: https://bit.ly/3K5VEYs