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Make May Matter 2026

May 1 - Jun. 5, 2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This past May, students from Trusted Care Foundation empowered Mental Health Advocacy through a variety of TCF programs and events. Learn more here about how this campaign impacted the students involved.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month | They've seen it in their classmates. In their roommates. In themselves. | This month, students at Trusted Care Foundation are leading Make May Matter because youth mental health can't wait.
See how we support Mental Health | We offer three mental health programs to support what matters to youth
01 Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) | Think of it as CPR for mental health. Young people learn to notice when a friend is struggling, listen without judgment, and help them find real support.
02 Question, Persuade, Refer | One hour. Three steps. The skills to help save a life. Youth learn to recognize when someone is in a suicide crisis and how to step in: ask the hard question, persuade them to get help, refer them to the right resources.
03 Youth Mental Health Advocacy | TCF is dedicated to empowering students to grow as confident leaders and advocates for peer mental health, offering specialized opportunities that range from legislative advocacy days to events focused on youth mental health.
This Is What Youth-Led Mental Health Advocacy Looks Like | Empowering mental health advocacy in young adults.
"Mental health matters to me because, as an upcoming Master of Social Work student and an intern at Carilion Roanoake Memorial Hospital, I see every day how essential comprehensive support is for individual and community well-being." Jucelyne Exile, Healthcare Administration at Radford University Carilion
"I find mental health advocacy important because I believe in supporting my peers who deserve to be truly seen, which benefits their wellbeing!" Sridevi Swaminathan, Biology major at University of Akron
"Our world is becoming more invested in social media, which is causing young generations to doubt themselves and their worth. I hope to make people realize that they are more than just a like on an Instagram post or should never be compared to an influencer with unlimited resources; they are themselves, and that's perfect." Sofia Domenech, Biology & Medical Anthropology major at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
"Mental health matters to me because I've seen how much it can affect someone's daily life. Having the right support can make a real difference." Nailah Kusi, Biology major at Christopher Newport University
"Mental health matters to me because it affects how people handle stress, build relationships, and function day-to-day, and I've seen how much of a difference support can make, both short-term, day-to-day, and long-term." Nachaal Chidambaram, Genetics & Cell Biology at University of Maryland, College Park
"Mental health matters to me because there's an underestimation and underappreciation of its importance in my culture. This topic also interests me to explore academically (i.e. clinically)" Alvin Tsao, Psychology major at Northwestern University
"Mental health matters to me because I've seen how quickly someone's stability and relationships can be affected when they don't have the support or care they need." Camila Fuentes, International Policy & Government major at George Mason University
And just like that, May mattered for all of us