May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
Considering the fact that approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience mental illness in one year, and 1 in 5 youth aged 13-18 experiences a severe mental disorder at some point in their life, it is clear that mental illness is a prevalent disease that affects more people than one may think. These statistics also speak for themselves as to the importance of education and resources for both people who face mental illness, as well as those closest to them.
This is the month where many activities are taking place at local, state and federal levels with both in person and online events to learn more about mental illness.
To find out what’s going on in your area, or where the local resources are:
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) with lots of information on May is Mental Health Month including a link to find a NAMI local affiliate.
In California qualifying individuals for government sponsored mental health services for qualifying are provided by counties. The California State Health Department, Mental Health Services Division (MHSD) is an excellent starting point to research for resources in your county. After locating your county you may find activities during May is Mental Health Month such as Mental Health Screenings and Resource Fairs.
California County Mental Health Plan Contact Numbers
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