Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and for 2026, the KU Office of Mental Health and Wellbeing is taking a closer look at the KU Employee Assistance Program (EAP) by sharing real experiences from KU employees.

We know that folks don't always know what support is available, and deciding to get help can feel really hard. Our goal is to give you a clearer picture of what the EAP actually offers and how to get started, to help reduce the barriers that can make reaching out difficult.

2026 Weekly Email Archive

• Week 1 - Making the Call: Taking the First Step with the EAP
• Week 2
• Week 3
• Week 4

Mental Mental Health Awareness Month 2025

The 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month theme was “Turn Awareness into Action.” To help us all spark action, KU Employee Wellness offered a weekly email series sent each Tuesday in May and archived below.

Each short message featured insights, tips and resources to nurture your mental wellbeing and to support others in doing the same.

2025 Weekly Email Archive

• Week 1 - Explore Your Mental Health
• Week 2 - Nurture Your Mental Wellbeing
• Week 3 - Find Mental Health Support in Tough Times
• Week 4 - Foster a Community of Care and Support