May is Mental Health Awareness Month and there’s no better time than now to start making mental health a priority.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable. People experiencing mental health challenges deserve support, compassion, and care—not stigma and shame.
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
All month long, ASK will be sharing tips and resources to help you better take care of your own mental health and to support good mental health for the youth in your lives. Please be sure to follow ASK across our social media platforms to be kept up to date on the information being shared.
Don’t be afraid to reach out if you or someone you know needs help. Learning all you can about mental health is an important first step. Here are a few important mental health resources:
If you or someone you know is in crisis, text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained Crisis Counselor 24/7 at the Crisis Text Line or call 1-800-273-8255 to reach a local crisis center through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.