May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing - it affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood and even into the golden years.
Today's fast pace of life, coupled with the state of society and our own personal issues dealing with loss, financial challenges, and family issues, contribute to the heightened state of stress, anxiety, and depression. Mental Health Issues are among the most common health conditions in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which reports:
*More than 1-in-5 adults live with mental health issues
*Over 1-in-5 youth (ages 13-18) either currently have or at some point in their life have had a seriously debilitating mental illness
*Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people ages 10-24 in the U.S.
*About 1-in-25 adults lives with the serious mental issues such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression
Talking about mental health and bringing awareness to people's consciousness is important to spread the message that it's proactive and healthy to talk about your feelings, even when you're not okay.🗣Many times, people are afraid of seeing help because they are worried about the stigma associated with having a mental illness. Talking to a trusted friend or seeking therapy for support can help to learn coping strategies. On your own, you can help improve overall wellness by making changes to your diet, exercise, and mental fortitude.
You're not along & Help is a call away.📱 No matter what problems you are dealing with or if you need someone to lean on for emotional support, call the 988 Lifeline Network - available 24/7 across the U.S. A skilled crisis worker who works at the 988 Lifeline network nearest to you will listen to you, understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and share helpful resources. People call to talk about lots of things: substance abuse, economic worries, relationships, gender identity, getting over abuse, depression, mental and physical illness, and loneliness, to name a few. The call is FREE and confidential. Most of all, talking with someone about your thoughts and feelings can save your life.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/index.htm
For those struggling or in crisis
Call or Text 988
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