May 2023 is Mental Health Awareness Month

If you or someone you know is in crisis, in immediate danger or need urgent medical support, call 911.

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide:

The time of spring renewal is a perfect opportunity to check in with yourself and loved ones, and recognize the struggles we all face every day.

The millions of ways mental health impacts our lives isn’t just recognized in May, there are reminders to check in with yourself, loved ones, and coworkers throughout the year.

But it doesn’t matter whose day/week/month it is to be recognized— there’s no such thing as ‘taking turns’ when it comes to mental health. If you’re struggling, reach out now.

The time of spring renewal is a perfect opportunity to check in with yourself and loved ones, and recognize the struggles we all face every day.

Here are a few tips:

Find something familiar

Even if it’s small, search for something stable that you can focus on, such as re-watching a television series you love or even eating your favorite comfort food.

Be flexible

Learning to accept the unpredictability of the world will help you deal with unexpected events in your life. Keep an open mind with new experiences to understand them more fully.

Find people who understand

When you’re dealing with a new transition, it’s good to talk to a trusted person in your life. Having others to lean on is better than trying to manage alone.

Be in the present

Pay attention to how it responds to stress, and set aside time every day to relax, take some deep breaths, and bring your focus back to the present.

Separate chaos from beauty

Take a few minutes daily to mediate–the health benefits are incredible. Meditation is simply the act of separating the chaos from the beauty in your mind.

Mental health can negatively affect us all from time to time. However, the good news is that if you’re having difficulties, you don’t have to struggle alone.

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide:

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