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Take care of your mental health this month - join us as we raise awareness and support those struggling with mental illness.
It's time to show your support for Mental Health Awareness Month on May 1! This month is dedicated to raising awareness, educating people, and taking action to improve mental health globally. The goal of this month is to reduce the stigma around mental health and help those who are struggling with their mental wellbeing. Mental Health Awareness Month has been celebrated since 1949 and it continues to grow in popularity each year. So join the movement and spread awareness during this important month - your voice can make a difference!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1949</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mental Health Awareness Month Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Association for Mental Health, now the Mental Health America, established May as Mental Health Awareness Month.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Mental Health Week</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1950, the first National Mental Health Week was observed, which eventually led to the establishment of Mental Health Awareness Month.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1979</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>NAMI's Foundation</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) was established to provide advocacy, education, support, and public awareness about mental illness.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mental Health Service Act Amendments</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Mental Health Systems Act is updated to increase funding for mental health services and programs across the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Green Ribbon Initiative</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Green Ribbon Initiative was launched as the global symbol for mental health awareness, mirroring the importance of the month itself.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>COVID-19 Mental Health Crisis</div><div class='timeline-text'>As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health awareness became even more crucial as isolation and fear led to a global increase in mental health issues.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Practice Self-Care</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take time out of the day to focus on yourself. This could be anything from taking a relaxing bath, to going for a walk, to just taking a few moments to meditate. Doing something for yourself can help reduce stress and improve mental health.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Talk to Someone</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Reach out to family and friends or even a therapist. Talking to someone can help you express your thoughts and feelings, and get valuable feedback and support.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Contributing to something bigger than yourself can be very rewarding and help increase self-esteem. Look for local opportunities or look into virtual volunteering.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Get Moving</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Exercise is a great way to reduce stress and feel better. Take advantage of outdoor activities available near you, or do some yoga at home.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Eat Well</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Eating healthy is important for overall health and well being. Incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet, reduce sugary snacks, and cut back on processed foods.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Mental health awareness can help reduce stigma</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By raising mental health awareness, we can make people feel accepted and heard. It is also important that we talk openly about mental health issues in order to reduce the stigma associated with them, which can prevent people from reaching out for help when they need it most.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It increases understanding</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By educating ourselves and others on mental health topics, we can foster a better understanding of mental health struggles. This could lead to more compassion towards those struggling and an increase in access to resources and support for those who need them.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It can help save lives</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Mental illness is often associated with silence – yet opening up the dialogue can be the motivating factor to get someone seeking the help they need. Mental illness doesn’t have treatments or cures in the same way physical illnesses do, so simply raising awareness helps to start us down the path of finding solutions and knowledge that will ultimately save lives.</p></div></div>
Mental Health Awareness Month is celebrated on May 1 every year. In 2024 Mental Health Awareness Month will occur on a Wednesday.
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