In April/May 2024, PRSA ECD’s Advocacy Committee conducted a Mental Health Survey. View the results below. We look forward to working with our Chapters and PRSA National on mental health and more.
Mental Health Resource Toolkit
Mental Health Resources
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
American Psychological Association
Anxiety & Depression Association of America
Australia’s Centre for Clinical Interventions – Resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute of Mental Health: Help for Mental Illnesses
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
World Health Organization: Mental Disorders
Help Lines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
Studies and Reports
2024 Work in America Study – American Psychological Association
The State of Work-Life Balance in PR – Muck Rack
2023-2024 PRCA/CIPR Mental Wellbeing Audit
2023 The State of Mental Health: Mental Health America
2022 State of Mental Health Report – PRSA-NY and Honan Strategy Group
WHO Guidelines on Mental Health at Work
WHO Mental Health Report: Transforming Mental Health for All
Strategies & Tactics Issues and Articles
Culture & Well-Being: June/July 2024
Article: Jennifer Kramer Advocates for Mental Health Awareness and Impactful Comms
Health & Wellness: June/July 2023
A Model for Well-Being and Self-Reflection
Health & Wellness: June/July 2022
Leveraging High-Sensitivity Traits in Your PR Career and Life
ECD Programming
November 2024 Leadership Forum: Mental Health During the Holidays
From the National Institute of Mental Health:
Where can I get immediate help?
In life-threatening situations, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you are suicidal or in emotional distress, consider using the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Call or text 988 or chat online to connect with a trained crisis counselor. The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. You can reach a specialized LGBTQI+ affirming counselor by texting “Q” to 988 or by calling 988 and pressing “3.”
Learn more: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (disponible en español )
If you are a veteran, consider using the Veterans Crisis Line.
Call 988, then press “1.” You can also text 838255 or chat online. The Veterans Crisis Line is a 24-hour, confidential resource that connects veterans with a trained responder. The service is available to all veterans and those who support them, even if they are not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA healthcare.
Learn more: Veterans Crisis Line (disponible en español )
If you have experienced a disaster, consider using the Disaster Distress Helpline.
Call or text 1-800-985-5990. The Disaster Distress Helpline provides immediate crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. The 24-hour, confidential helpline offers interpretation services in more than 100 languages.
Learn more: Disaster Distress Helpline (disponible en español )
If you see concerning social media messages, contact the company’s safety team.
Social media companies have safety teams that can connect the person with the help they need.
Learn more about action steps to help someone having thoughts of suicide.