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How Do You Prioritize Mental Health?

Life is full of ups and downs. It is normal for our emotional state to change on a day-to-day basis and in periods throughout our lives. When our minds are healthy and strong, we are more resilient to life’s challenges, able to use healthy coping methods, have better relationships, and maintain our overall health and well-being. That’s why it is important to be proactive about our mental health!

National PTA has developed the PTA Healthy Minds Program to help families make mental health an everyday priority. Check out the resources on this webpage, including informational and activity resources directly for families and resources to help PTAs run PTA Healthy Minds programming.

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Healthy Minds Resources

The following pages have tools and resources for both PTA leaders and families to learn more about how to have and promote healthy minds. Choose either For Families or For PTA Leaders below to go right to the section with tools created just for you.

For Families

For PTA Leaders

New! Resources for School Leaders

We are sharing resources for educators and school leadership to assist in supporting student mental health.

Promoting Mental Health and Well-Bring in Schools: An Action Guide for School and District Leaders (CDC)

Mental Health Matters: An Educator Resource Hub (Learning First Alliance)

Multi-Language Resources

We are pleased to share new translations of popular Healthy Minds materials in Spanish, Tagalog, Somali and Mandarin. Find the resources in the For Families and For PTA Leaders sections.

National PTA Awarded for Mental Health Efforts

National PTA is proud to have received the following awards relating to areas of mental health.

National PTA Awarded by Child Mind Institute

National PTA is committed to supporting families on their journey to make mental health a priority by providing tools and resources to empower families to take action.

National PTA Awarded the Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA)

The Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health is a distinction awarded by Mental Health America (MHA) to companies who meet the standards for a mentally healthy workplace. National PTA earned this status for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to employee mental health and well-being.