Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. One of my favorite parts of being a counselor is getting to talk about mental health. To constantly chip away at destigmatizing mental health struggles and to normalize mental health as…well, health. 

Why do we need an entire month to raise awareness for mental health? Because despite the great progress we have made in mental health care and talking about mental health we still have a long way to go. Mental Health Awareness Month was first celebrated in 1949. A lot has changed since 1949, but sadly a lot remains the same in the realm of mental health. 

During the month of May take some time to be mindful about what mental health and mental wellness means to you. Are you where you would like to be? What in your life feels good right now? What would you like to change? If you woke up next month and something in your life looked different, what would it be?

Perhaps May 2022 is the month you start counseling or get back into counseling. Perhaps it’s the month where you decide to share your mental health journey with someone in your life. Whatever it may be, be mindful of your mental health. Mental health is health.

Reach out, ask questions, ask for support, ask for resources. 

We’re here to help you achieve wellness. Always.