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May
is Mental Health Month: Live Well! It’s Essential for Your Potential
Mental health is becoming more a
part of our every day vocabulary; and having good mental health is
recognized as integral to our overall health and well-being. May is
Mental Health Month, and Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis
provides tools and resources on how to achieve wellness through
prevention.
“Good mental health is much more
than just the absence of illness—it's about being able to handle life's
challenges and even flourish,” said Gina Hays, Chief Executive Officer.
Wellness encompasses the notion of balance in one’s life among the
mental, physical and emotional elements of health. A person who has
achieved this sense of wellness can be fully engaged in their family
and community.
“Life can be full of stress and
worry, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed. We want people to know that
there are things they can do to face difficult times with greater
resiliency. Our crisis line offers support and information on topics
ranging from stress, depression, suicide intervention, and addictions
to general information and referrals,” Ms. Hays said. “And we
know how events and life changes can affect us all. It could be a
veteran struggling with the invisible wounds of war, someone coping
with the stress of caregiving, divorce, or losing a loved one.
Sometimes, people are dealing with depression associated with a chronic
disease such as diabetes, cancer or hypertension."
There are tested tools available
that can help every person face difficult times and challenges and
improve their resiliency.
Did you know that 1 in 4 Hoosiers
has some form of mental illness, or that suicide is the third leading
cause of death for persons ages 15 to 24? Find out more at http://www.mhaindy.net where you can also
take a quick, confidential, online depression or anxiety screening.
Remember, It’s Okay to Get Help.
There is no health without mental
health.
In
Crisis?
Reach
Out. Get Help.
Confidential.
Wherever You Are.
24
Hours a Day.
Stress;
Substance Abuse; Depression; Suicide Intervention; Relationship Issues
Call
251-7575 or
1-800-273-TALK
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