May 2023

“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close


May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health, as well as highlighting the ways that mental illness can affect people and communities.


Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being – how we think, feel, and act. The World Health Organization describes “good” mental health as a person being capable of effectively coping with stressors, learning and working well, and contributing to the community. Mental illness, also known as mental disorders, are diagnosable conditions such as depression, substance use disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or schizophrenia.


Since the pandemic, mental illness has dramatically increased worldwide. One in 5 American adults sought treatment for mental health conditions in 2020, with women disproportionately outnumbering men – 25% of women to just 14.6% of men.


By adolescence, girls are twice as likely to develop a mood disorder as boys. In fact, over two-thirds of antidepressants prescribed to teens are for girls, 90% of children treated for eating disorders are girls, and victims of self-poisoning are 5 times more likely to be girls. This is one of the reasons Chrysalis After-School programs focus on ensuring that girls have the support they need to be mentally and physically healthy as they grow.

Here are a few mental health resources we find to be meaningful:

Activities and Ideas to Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month


Learn more about your own mental health. It can be empowering. Listen to mental health podcasts. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite mental health podcasts for you to get a head start.

See the complete list here: Activities and Ideas to Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month

5 Things to know about Mental Health in Women and Girls


Prevention is key. Taking steps to maintain good mental health is essential for girls and women. This can include cultivating social connections, building resilience, and seeking support when needed.


View the video here: 5 Things to Know about Mental Health in Women and Girls

12 Best Books for Mental Health


Best for people battling trauma: The Body Keeps the Score

Best for anxiety: Hope and Help for your Nerves: End Anxiety Now

Best for recovery from addiction: The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober


See the full list here: 12 Best Books for Mental Health

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On May 1, 2023, Chrysalis kicked off the Invest in Girls campaign to support girls ages 14-24 who participate in Chrysalis After-School girls’ groups, train and serve as Chrysalis GirlPower Peer Mentors, or apply for a Chrysalis Scholarship. More than ever before, adolescent girls need our support, and you can help. Chrysalis is working to raise $12,000 through Invest in Girls by June 12, 2023. Will you help us meet our goal? https://www.chrysalisfdn.org/invest-in-girls/

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