Mental Health Awareness Month 2027

What is Mental Health Awareness Month?

Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed every May in the United States since 1949, when it was started by Mental Health America. It aims to reduce stigma and help people find support.

Why it matters for workplaces

Stress, long hours, isolation and fatigue affect how people feel and how safely they work. Workers who are struggling may be distracted or exhausted, and some industries, including construction, face elevated risk. Treating mental health as part of safety helps people speak up early and get support.

Ways to take part

1. Share your support resources. Remind everyone how to reach your employee assistance program and other benefits.
2. Train supervisors. Help them recognize signs that someone is struggling and how to start a supportive conversation.
3. Look at workload and fatigue. Review schedules, overtime and travel through a fatigue risk management lens.
4. Make it normal to talk. Include mental health in a regular safety meeting.
5. Share crisis contacts. In the U.S., anyone can call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Frequently Asked Questions: Mental Health Awareness Month

When is Mental Health Awareness Month?

It runs for the whole month of May every year.

Is mental health a workplace safety issue?

Yes. Stress and fatigue affect attention and judgment, and many safety programs now include psychological wellbeing alongside physical hazards.