HHSC - Texas Health and Human Services Commission

04/29/2025 | Press release | Archived content

HHSC Recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month

AUSTIN - The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month by hosting a series of informative webinars and promoting resources available to Texans.

The Mental Health Awareness Webinar Series is free and open to the public, covering several topics from suicide risk to youth mental wellness. Register by clicking the links below:

HHSC will post messages on Facebook, X and Instagram throughout May to promote self-care, share behavioral health data and educate the public on behavioral health challenges.

Throughout the year, Mental Health First Aid training is available through local mental health authorities and local behavioral health authorities. Participants learn the risk factors and warning signs of mental health and substance use concerns, build an understanding of their impact, and receive an overview of common treatments. Learn more about the courses by visiting the Mental Health First Aid Training webpage.

For more information on mental health resources in Texas, visit the HHSC Mental Health and Substance Use page.

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