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May is Mental Health Month around the globe. Although mental health is crucial the whole year through, every May, we take time to highlight the vital importance of mental health in every aspect of our lives and our communities.
According to Mental Health America, while one in five people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can affect their mental health.
The current pandemic has had profound effects on the mental wellness of people of all ages. It is crucial to reduce stigma surrounding mental-health struggles and encourage help-seeking behaviors as they are a true sign of strength, not of weakness.
There are practical tools that everyone can use to improve their mental health and increase resiliency, regardless of the situations they are dealing with.
One way to check in with yourself is to take a mental health screening at MHAscreening.org. It’s a quick, free, and private way for someone to assess their mental health and recognize signs of mental health problems.
Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable.
In honor of May as Mental Health Month, the Monroe County Mental Health Coalition invites everyone to join in the “Mindful Movement for Mental Wellness” event happening virtually, the entire month of May. It is an opportunity to combine mindfulness with activities you enjoy doing, be it walking, running, cycling, stretching, yoga, meditating, or a multitude of other things. Sign up at https://form.jotform.com/210464415191146 and follow us on Facebook at “Mindful Movement for Mental Wellness.”
Set a goal and track your minutes of movement for the month.
Individuals who complete their mindful movement goal will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a prize provided by local sponsors.
For more information about this event, email april.anderson@wisc.edu, katie.lelonek@co.monroe.wi.us, or sierra.phillips@va.gov.
If you are struggling with mental health, a number of resources exist to help. At Fort McCoy, the Employee Assistance Program can provide short-term counseling or provide resources to seek long-term. Call 608-388-2441 for information.
The Religious Support Office provides pastoral and spiritual counseling. Call 608-388-3528 for information.
MilitaryOneSource offers confidential help 24/7 online or by phone. Visit militaryonesource.mil or call 800-342-9647.
Many insurance programs now offer online counseling options. Check with your insurance company for their providers. The websites www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help and www.nami.org, among others, also provide several resources to get you started in finding help.
If you’re thinking about suicide, 24/7 help is available through the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. Call 800-273-8255 to speak to someone immediately. The hotline also operates the Veterans Crisis Line specifically for current and former service members, available through the same number.
(Article prepared by Monroe County Mental Health Coalition and Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office.)
| Date Taken: | 04.23.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 04.23.2021 18:59 |
| Story ID: | 394662 |
| Location: | FORT MCCOY, WI, US |
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