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May 2026: This Mental Health Awareness Month Donate to a Top-Rated Charity

    May 7, 2026

Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. during the month of May since 1949. It serves as an important catalyst for helping everyone learn more, seek help if needed, offer support, and open meaningful dialogue to discuss mental health issues.  Check out CharityWatch’s full list of Top-Rated Mental Health charities and make more informed giving decisions.

The following charities are 3 examples of Top-Rated Mental Health charities:

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention works to promote the understanding and prevention of suicide.

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is committed to alleviating the suffering of mental illness by awarding grants that will lead to advances & breakthroughs in scientific research.

Mental Health America is dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all.


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ATTENTION: The charities listed in this alert were Top-Rated by CharityWatch at the time of its publication. CharityWatch updates our ratings throughout the year. To see if a particular charity is currently Top-Rated, please click on its name, below.

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