Mental Health Awareness

1 in 5 American Adults experience a mental health issue

1 in 20 American live with a serious mental health issue

75% - 90% of all visits to a primary care physician are because of a stress-related disorder

Mental health does not discriminate based on age, race, or sex. It affects all ages and populations

Mental health has a bidirectional relationship with our physical health

Mental health is essential to our personal well-being and includes our emotional, psychological, and social-well-being. It helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, maintain physical health, contribute to our community, work productively and ultimately realize our full potential. And it impacts everything we do; everyone we interact with and ultimately, can/will impact every experience we have by altering the lens through which we perspective take and experience the world.

Making a commitment to mental wellness through healthy choices, engagement in healthy activities and/or proactive strategies daily will lead to an overall better quality of life.

Counseling provides an opportunity to speak with a professional who has specialized knowledge regarding diverse topics.

Psychiatry provides an opportunity to speak with a professional who has specialized knowledge regarding medication management of mental and behavioral health concerns.

Attending a support group provides the opportunity to receive mentoring, information, and emotional & social support.

Ask for help

Talk it out

Complete a self-care assessment

Develop a self-care plan