Mental Health Awareness Month - May
Mental Health Awareness Month - May 2020
Mental Health Awareness Month was started in the United States in 1949 by the Mental Health America Organization (the National Association for Mental Health) to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illnesses.
The statistics of mental health issues that students face during their college years:
Data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Mental health issues are prevalent among young adults:
Image and data from https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/statistics/
Mental illness is treatable and suicide is preventable.
7 Tips from Mental Health First Aid to help a friend:
Image from The National Council for Behavioral Health
Taking Care of Yourself (National Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI):
To be able to care for the people you love, you must first take care of yourself.
Understand How Stress Affect You - Common physical signs of stress:
- Headaches
- Low energy
- Upset stomach, including diarrhea, constipation and nausea
- Aches, pains, and tense muscles
- Insomnia
Protect Your Physical Health – Improving your physical Wellbeing:
- Exercise daily
- Eat well
- Get enough sleep
- Avoid alcohols and drugs
- Practice relaxation exercises
Recharge Yourself:
- Any amount of time you take for yourself is important
Practice Good Mental Habits:
- Avoid guilt
- Notice the positive
- Gather strength from others
For more information, please visit the website below:
Taking Care of Yourself
Taking Good Care of Yourself
It's Up to Us Main Page
Last Updated: 04/15/2020
