National Mental Health Month

Just thought I'd update my journal to let everyone know that May is National Mental Health Month.  In the United States at least.

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From Mental Health America's site:
For more than 60 years, Mental Health America and our affiliates have led the observance of May is Mental HealthMonth.

This year's theme is Pathways to Wellness.

Wellness is essential to living a full and productive life. It's both about keeping and getting healthy. Wellness involves adopting skills and strategies to prevent the onset or shorten the duration of illness.

This year's features include:

    Our May is Mental Health Month campaign center

    Media Materials

    Fact Sheets

    Marketing Materials

    A poster with daily tips for wellness

    An online version of the calendar</i>


And... National Anxiety and Depression Week starts May 5th and lasts thru May 11th.

To keep this entry as short as possible, go here for more information on this one: www.freedomfromfear.org/Nation…


Be sure to stock up on your green and silver ribbons to show your support!  Both of those cover all mental illnesses.    


If you want even more confusion about all of this, October is also Mental Illness Awareness Month and Depression Awareness Month.    The advocacy groups couldn't decide between May and October!!