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About the 2026 MHAM Theme: Wired for Wellness
In today’s always-connected world, our mental health is increasingly shaped by the way we interact with technology. This year’s Mental Health Awareness Month theme, Wired for Wellness, explores how digital spaces, from social media and gaming to online information and AI tools, impact our emotional well-being.
While technology can offer connection, support, and even healing, it can also contribute to stress, comparison, misinformation, and unhealthy habits if not used mindfully. Wired for Wellness encourages individuals and families to take a balanced approach by understanding both the benefits and risks of digital engagement.
Through education, conversation, and practical tools, this theme highlights how we can build digital resilience, set healthy boundaries, and use technology in ways that support, not harm, our mental health.
Join us as we explore what it means to stay connected while protecting our well-being in a digital age.
Awareness and Education
Mental Health Awareness Month is an excellent time to increase your awareness and understanding of mental health challenges, mental illness diagnosis, stigma and how to reduce it, local resources that help, and more. Peace River Center is offering a few opportunities throughout May to help you learn more and increase awareness.
Friday, May 1| All Day
Wear Green Day
Show your support and share resources like our 24-hour Emotional Support and Crisis Line, 863.519.3744, on your social media channels. Upload a photo wearing green, plus the crisis line and use hashtag #PRCwearGreenDay. Let’s shine a light on mental health by wearing green on May 1. Be sure to let your friends know and invite others by sharing our Facebook event.
Friday, May 8| 8:30 am to 11:30 am | Peace River Center Children’s Services Williamsburg Campus
Mental Health Panel Discussion
Peace River Center is once again shining a light on mental health by hosting a Panel Discussion during Mental Health Awareness Month. The event will take place on Friday, May 8, at Peace River Center’s Children’s Services Community Education Room. Check-in will begin at 8:30 am followed by networking and light refreshments. At 9 am we will begin our program featuring Peace River Center’s mental health experts who will explore the relationship between technology and mental health, including the impact of gaming, social media, and constant connectivity.
Panelists will separate myths from facts about video games, examine how social media affects self-esteem and anxiety, and share strategies for building healthy digital habits. Attendees will also learn to recognize warning signs of unhealthy screen use and gain practical tools to manage stress and emotional overwhelm in a 24/7 digital world.
Participants will leave with practical insights for creating healthier relationships with technology and supporting youth and families through balanced conversations about screen use.
Please register today. If you have any questions or to submit questions in advance of the Community Summit, please email CommunityRelations@PeaceRiverCenter.org.
Friday, May 15 | 8 am | Peace River Center’s Children’s Services Williamsburg Campus
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help a loved one who may be struggling with a mental health crisis or substance use disorder. Through this training, you’ll learn how to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges — and offer the first level of support. Training is an 8-hour course led by Peace River Center experts certified to teach Mental Health First Aid by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Our training takes the fear and hesitation out of talking about mental health. We give people the tools to start these conversations, so more people can get stigma-free support. To register, head here!
Share Resources
Peace River Center has more than 25 behavioral health and victim services programs. Be aware of what's available and share with those in need: PeaceRiverCenter.org.
Help Others Access Care
Not everyone who needs behavioral health services can afford them. Help support these individuals by donating to Peace River Center.
Initiate Meaningful Conversations
Use person-first language (he has bipolar disorder NOT he is bipolar) and reduce stigma by sharing facts like how mental illness is common and treatable.
Need Help?
Peace River Center's Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day by calling 863.519.3744. Our appointment line is 863.248.3311. Share these resources too!
Encourage Others
You have the power to help others learn, reduce the stigma, and support community behavioral health.
Individuals like Steven are counting on you
In under two years, Steven turned his life around from being hospitalized in the state mental hospital to living independently and becoming a leader amongst his peers. Learn how Peace River Center’s Club Success helped Steven turn his mental health recovery journey into an inspiration for others.
Will you help your community today?
