In May, seek to learn more about mental health needs

New York City mayoral candidates speak at Mental Health Town Hall

New York, NY - On Thursday, May 1, the first day of Mental Health Awareness Month, over 200 New Yorkers gathered to hear the city’s may...

May is mental health awareness month, Dr. Shannon Farris reminds us of it's everyday importance - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)— As Mental Health Awareness Month begins, mental health first responder for the Cape Girardeau Police department,  Dr. Shannon Cubria Farris, is encouraging people to recognize the role mental health plays in their daily life. “We use it every single day to survive, live, react, respond, or thrive,” Farris said. “And we take it for granted.” Farris reminds everyone that supporting someone struggling with mental health …

In May, seek to learn more about mental health needs

A little more than 75 years ago, the month of May was designated as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States.

May Marks Mental Health Awareness Month: A Time to Recognize, Support, and Break the Silence

Every year, as spring turns to early summer, communities across the nation come together to observe Mental Health Awareness Month. Established in 1949, this observance was created to shed light on the critical importance of mental health and to celebrate…

Mental Health Month aims to break down fears and stigma

This May, the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center is celebrating Mental Health Month by trying to change how people view mental illness and foster open dialogue in a community where stigma has weighed down “honest” conversation.

FAIRFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZES MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH – DoingItLocal

Fairfield, CT — May is recognized nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Fairfield Police Department reaffirms its commitment to supporting wellness initiatives within the community and addressing mental health-related challenges with compassion, professionalism, and care. The Fairfield Police Department understands that individuals experiencing mental health crises may sometimes come into contact with law enforcement. When those s…