Mental Health Awareness Month: Why Therapy Isn’t Just for Crisis
May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on mental health issues and promoting the importance of psychological well-being. While therapy is often associated with crisis intervention, its benefits extend far beyond immediate emergencies. Engaging in therapy can support personal growth, enhance stress management, and improve overall well-being.
Mental Health Awareness for Teens
Let’s take note of a particular population that has been facing a unique set of challenges over the past few years- our teens. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a loss of socialization skills, an increase in stress, and a disruption in the routines and norms of our teens’ lives. In fact, there is no better time to raise awareness of the importance of addressing the mental health needs of teenagers as the ramifications of their challenges are now being seen more readily both at school and at home.
How to be Supportive- 5 Tips
Supporting someone with a mental health diagnosis can be extremely difficult. You might not understand their symptoms or what they are going through or you might be afraid of saying the wrong thing and making them feel worse. There is no specific guidebook on how to help someone. Sure, you have this blog post, many others, and even actual self-help books out there. Those are great, but mental health isn’t cookie-cutter nor is supporting someone through their mental health struggles. I encourage you to gather as much information as possible and see what applies to your loved ones through their journey.