According to Mental Health America, it is estimated that about 1 in 5 adults in the US suffer from a diagnosable mental health disorder. With Sunday October 10th being World Mental Health Day, we wanted to shine a light on what truly is a global issue, in hopes that anyone who may be dealing with a mental health issue knows that there IS help available. Mental Health America
Synchronous Health Specialist, Amina Choudhery, LCSW, notes: “I was once told, ‘It’s ok to put yourself first and take care of YOU first.’ That quote has stayed with me throughout the years, reminding me to take a moment, step back, and let myself feel what I’m feeling before refocusing. It’s ok to be vulnerable and look to others for help, whether it’s from family, friends, or professionals, sometimes we can all use a little extra support and that’s OK too.”
See below for some ways you can observe World Mental Health Day and help raise awareness of mental health issues:
Live. Take your experiences along with the wealth of information available on the topic of Mental Health and think, pray and meditate on ways you can apply the knowledge to your life. Being a living example can be quite the catalyst for continued hope and growth for yourself as well as others.
Take time for yourself. We pour out to others best when we ourselves are full, and we also promote reciprocity, loving our neighbor as ourselves this way. This can take many different forms, find and do what brings you peace, joy and rest.
Talk about it. To help end the stigma around reaching out when you have mental health issues, talk about it. Mindful, respectful sharing with someone you feel comfortable with can help not only your process but others’ processes as well.
If you or someone you know could use some additional support, our team is ready to serve you. To learn more and register, call 844-242-3364.
