May 2026 - Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, when we turn more intentionally to the practices and resources that help us care for our mental health. For many of us, this includes music.
Music can offer an outlet for our emotions, it can shift our mood, help us release what we’re holding onto, and create a sense of feeling seen, knowing we aren’t alone in how we feel.
We’re inviting our community to share one song that has helped you through a difficult time, brought you peace, or reminded you that you’re not alone.
Throughout the month, these submissions will come together in a public Music for Mental Health playlist, bringing people together through shared listening.
Spotify Playlist
See what some of your favorite people are listening to this Mental Health Awareness Month:
- Heavy by Kiana Lede – Submitted by Kiana Lede
- Unafraid – Jim Sonefeld (Hootie & the Blowfish)
How to Participate
Submit your song using our story templates – Recommended
Share your song on Instagram or Facebook (via stories or a post). Your song could be featured on our Music for Mental Health playlist!
Please note: All submissions will be reviewed and must be appropriate for listeners of all ages. Submission does not guarantee placement on the playlist.
Posting Guide
- Download a template
Choose a Story template from our toolkit and save it to your phone. - Open Instagram or Facebook
Tap your profile picture or the “+” button to create a Story. - Upload the template
Select the template from your camera roll. - Add your song
- Tap the “Sticker” icon
- Select “Music”
- Search for your song and add it
- Share why it matters (optional)
Add a few words about how this song has supported you. - Tag us
Type @Didi_Hirsch so we can see your post and potentially include your song in our playlist! - Post your Story
Are you a visual learner?
Watch this quick tutorial on how to download and add our template to your stories.
🎥 Prefer to Create Your Own Content?
Post in your own style by creating your own video, post or story. Share your song or tell us about how music has impacted your mental health. Tag us! @Didi_Hirsch.
Connect With Us
Follow along on our social media channels. All month long, we will be posting content related to this campaign that you can reshare!
Instagram: @didi_hirsch
Facebook: @didihirsch.org
YouTube: @didihirsch
TikTok: @didi_hirsch
To discuss collab opportunities, reach out to [email protected]
