May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance established by Mental Health America in 1949 to emphasize the importance of mental well-being. Next month is the time to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health issues, as well as highlighting how mental illness and addiction can affect all of us.
This observance brings additional attention to the challenges faced by those with mental health conditions and the need for a supportive, understanding environment. Despite years of advocacy, awareness and discussion, the stigma around mental health still exists. People can still suffer in silence, brush off emotional struggles or feel ashamed to seek help. That’s why Mental Awareness Month matters -- it’s about recognizing the daily impact of mental health on our lives and committing to doing something about it.
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