Mental Health Awareness Month

Stigma grows in silence. Healing beings in community. Mental Health Awareness Month is observed in May, providing a chance for communities to stand together and show that no one struggles alone.

More than 1 in 5 United States adults experience mental illness and 1 in 7 United States youth adults 6-17 have a mental health disorder.

Mental health refers to your psychological and emotional well-being, not just the absence of mental illness. Good mental health allows you to feel, think and act in ways that help you enjoy life and manage stress, while poor mental health can contribute to both mental and physical illnesses.

Signs of mental illness isn’t always easy to spot but the most common signs in adults and adolescents includes: Excessive worrying or fear, feeling excessively sad or low, confused thinking or problems concentrating and learning, extreme mood changes, including uncontrollable “highs” or feelings of euphoria, prolongs or strong feelings of irritability or anger, avoiding friends and social activities, changes in sleeping habits or feeling tired and low energy, changings in eating habits such as increased hunger or lack of appetite, and MORE.

Knowing warning signs can help let you know if you need to speak to a professional.

SWLA Center for Health Services understands that feeling heard and validated is the first step toward healing. Our Behavioral Health provide a safe, confidential space where people can talk openly about their feelings, stress, fears or experiences without judgement. They are also trained to recognize signs of conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, mood disorders and more. A proper assessment helps identify what someone is experiencing and guides to appropriate care. We are here to help you!

Mental Health is Everything! Schedule an appointment with one of our Behavioral Health Providers, TODAY!