May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we encourage all to find some way of spreading the message that our mental health and self-care is important!
When it comes to mental health, small actions equal big impact. Please educate yourself and share resources that are available from the many organizations trying to spread positive messages this month, including:
https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month
https://www.samhsa.gov/programs/mental-health-awareness-month
https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month
There are resources and people ready to help, no matter what your situation is. Talking about mental health helps promote acceptance and encourages people to seek help. Whether we share resources, encourage others to seek help, or simply are there for someone when they need us, we instill hope and can help others to reach out when they need to most.
Self-care is important for everyone’s mental health. When you take care of yourself, your physical and emotional health improve; you become more resilient and can find ways to manage stress in a healthy and positive way.
We all play a part in one another’s mental wellness. It is up to each of us to be a lifeline, sharing in a commitment to care for ourselves and those around us. When we use open and compassionate language around mental health issues, we empower ourselves and encourage others to find the help they need.
Let’s support each other and make it okay to reach out and seek help whenever we need it. Whether we share resources, encourage others to seek help, or simply are there for someone when they need us, we instill hope and can help others to reach out when they need it most.
No matter the situation, there is always help and there is always hope. If you are worried about your mental health or are worried about someone you know, there are resources and people out there who are willing to help, no matter what your situation is.
Your EAP is available to you as a free, confidential benefit through your employer. Call us to set up an appointment with one of the counselors in our network. Other community support is available, including Hawaii CARES (by calling 988). Mahalo for your attention to your mental health this month as well as to the mental health of all those around you!
