Since 1949, Mental Health America and affiliates across the country have
observed May as Mental Health Month. A theme is selected each year and
2021’s theme is Tool’s 2 Thrive which will provide practical tools that
everyone can use to improve their mental health and increase their
resiliency regardless of their personal situation.
According to Mental Health America, 13.84% of youth aged 12-17 years
old report at least one major depressive episode (MDE) in the last year and
if left untreated, issues like this can persist into adulthood. New York is the
second highest state in the country in this category. 9.7% of youth in the
US have severe major depression, which is on the rise over last year.
SAMHSA National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day was this week
on May 7 th . National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day spotlights
the importance of caring for every child’s mental health and to reinforce the
message that positive mental health is essential to a child’s healthy
development. The purpose of Awareness Day is to increase public
awareness about the needs of children with serious mental illness (SMI)
and severe emotional disturbance (SED) and their families, provide
information on evidence-based practices, and encourage those who need
help to seek treatment.
Center for Family Life and Recovery supports individuals struggling with
addiction, mental health and behavioral issues by inspiring hope, providing
help, promoting wellness and transforming lives. To learn more, visit
http://www.whenthereshelpthereshope.com or call (315) 733-1709.
May is mental health awareness month…from the Center for Family Life and Recovery
