Mental Health America began its tradition of celebrating ” May is Mental Health Month” in 1949. From the beginning, the purpose of this celebration is to raise awareness of mental health conditions and mental wellness for all.

This year, Mental Health America will be addressing these issues through two themes:

Do more for 1 in 4 is a call to action to help the 1 in 4 American adults who live with a diagnosable, treatable mental health condition and the fact that they can go on to live full of productive lives.

The second theme, Live Well! It’s Essential for Your Potential, focuses on the importance of mental wellness in the steps ever when content to improve their well being and resiliency in the face of difficult times and challenges.

My plan is to participate in this awareness month. One of the ways I intend to do that is by creating a new Mentl Health Month post every day in May. I hope you join me during this time of raising awareness about mental health issues by supporting each other in our individual endeavors to use our voices in order to bring hope to anyone who has a mental health issue for has a family member that does.