Peer Health Exchange Commemorates
Mental Health Awareness Month
At Peer Health Exchange, we champion mental health awareness and wellbeing year round. This month especially, Mental Health Awareness Month, we encourage our followers, donors, and partners to replenish their emotional toolkit, as well as the wellbeing of the people they care about.
20%
of youth seriously considered suicide in the last year
25%
of teenagers constantly feel sad or hopeless
64%
of students report feeling extremely lonely recently
Peer Health Exchange is on a mission to change that.
Boston PHE Peer Facilitators Share Importance of Mental Health
Boston Peer Facilitators uplift mental health awareness, and explain why it's essential to check in with yourself and others.
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98% of young people feel that selfsea is a safe place.
Find resources and support on mental health, sexual health, substance use, consent and much more.
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Mental Health Awareness
Creative Writing Workshop
A supportive and reflective space where youth can explore their emotions, experiences, and personal growth through writing. Participants will engage in collaborative creativity, guided self-reflection, and expressive writing practices that promote mental health awareness, self-compassion, and community connection.
May 15, 2025 at 7PM EST on Discord
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5 Simple (& accessible) Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health
Here are five gentle ways to check in with yourself and prioritize your well-being, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
Peer Health Exchange thanks MHAM Sponsors
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Peer Health Exchange on TikTok
In a TikTok, show how you care for your mental health. What is your self-care practice? How do you destress? Post a video using hashtag #PHEMentalHealthMinute to enter for a chance to win a care package of goodies from Rare Beauty and Peer Health Exchange, as well as to be featured on Peer Health Exchange's TikTok channel and website. Make sure to tag @peerhealthexchange and include the hashtag #MentalHealthMinute in the description.
Champion Youth Mental Health: Donate to Peer Health Exchange
Help Peer Health Exchange empower young people with the knowledge, skills, and resources to nuture their mental health. Peer Health Exchange is a 501(c)3 organization. Your donation is tax deductible as allowed by law.