The CALM Program at UC Berkeley

Join us in Napa for another pub talk with Profs & Pints on Tuesday, May 26th at 6pm. Visit [profsandpints.com/sfbayarea](http://profsandpints.com/sfbayarea) to purchase tickets. Hope to see you there!

Due to overwhelming demand following its World Bipolar Day premiere, BrainStorm will be available virtually again for 48 hours in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month 💙

🗓️ May 20 at 7:00 AM ET – May 22 at 7:00 AM ET

A $10 ticket gives viewers unlimited access to watch, pause, and finish the film anytime during the 48-hour window. Proceeds support ongoing outreach efforts to bring the BrainStorm message to more people around the world.

If you missed it the first time — or know someone who could benefit from watching — this is another chance to experience this important film and conversation around bipolar disorder and mental health. Please help spread the word to friends, family, colleagues, patients, and communities.

Tickets available at [brainstormthefilm.com](http://brainstormthefilm.com)

The Mediterranean diet supports heart health, brain function, and longevity. Here are some great food options to incorporate from this diet that offer nutrients and benefit mental health.

It's National Prevention Week 💜
This week (May 10–16), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) hosts National Prevention Week, a nationwide public education initiative that highlights how communities and organizations are working to prevent substance use and promote well-being.
At the CALM Program, our work contributes to this mission through research on mental health—especially bipolar disorder—and by promoting healthy routines, awareness, and supportive communities. Prevention isn’t just about avoiding harm; it’s about creating the conditions that help people thrive.
Join us in recognizing the importance of mental health this week and beyond 💜

*Links
SAMHSA:
https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/prevention-week
1. How to Get Involved: https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/prevention-week/about/get-involved
2. Activities:
https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/prevention-week/events/activities
3. Planning and Promotional Toolkit: https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/prevention-week/toolkit
4. : https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/prevention-week/my-prevention-story

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Here are a few easy self-care tips to incorporate into your daily routine. Stay mindful and take care of yourself!

About 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience mental illness each year.

That could be a friend, a classmate, a coworker, or even you. Mental health is more common than we think, and talking about it matters.

You’re not alone, and support is out there 🤍
https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/reports/rpt56287/2024-nsduh-annual-national-report.pdf

Children’s mental health matters more than we often realize. From anxiety to depression, millions of kids are affected, and the signs aren’t always easy to see. Let’s listen, support, and create safe spaces for them to be heard 💚

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Source: https://weillcornell.org/news/focus-on-children%E2%80%99s-wellness-children%E2%80%99s-mental-health-awareness-week #:~:text=Most%20Common%20Mental%20Health%20Conditions,or%20exhibit%20self%2Ddestructive%20behavior.

Mental health support should never depend on where you live. 🌍 For Mental Health Awareness Month, we put together a list of helplines across different countries so you can find support wherever you are.

You are not alone, even if it feels like it. Reaching out can be hard, but there are people who want to listen and help.

Save this post, share it with someone who might need it, and keep these resources close 🤍