Per Mental Health America, "Since 1949, Mental Health America and our affiliates across the country have led the observance of May is Mental Health Month by reaching millions of people through the media, local events and screenings .... While 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, … [Read more...] about Mental Health Month – Observing the Past, Planning the Future
Archives for May 2020
Mental Health Month – Anxiety and COVID-19
Anxiety, per the National Institute of Mental Health, is a perfectly natural response to stressful stimuli. However, this is different from anxiety disorders, which are persistent and seemingly random. Often these disorders will affect daily activities and inhibit growth in several areas, such as career goals and … [Read more...] about Mental Health Month – Anxiety and COVID-19
Mental Health Month – Nurses Week
Nurses Week runs from May 6 - May 12, Florence Nightingale's birthday, every year. As such, it would be prudent to dedicate our first Mental Health Month post to our men and women in the nursing field, and their relationship with their own mental health. One of the main dangers to a nurse's mental health is stress, … [Read more...] about Mental Health Month – Nurses Week
Mental Health Month Announcement
May is known for several holidays (Mother's Day and Memorial Day among others), but did you know that May is Mental Health Month? Originating in 1949, mental health service affiliates throughout the United States have observed May as a month to reach out and communicate the importance of healthy mental maintenance, … [Read more...] about Mental Health Month Announcement