Mental Health Awareness 2020

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 4 American people suffer a mental illness? That is an estimate of 56% of the population. These individuals could be our father, mother, son, daughter, neighbor, friend, or even ourselves. Today's show will address the importance of awareness regarding mental health. Awareness eases identification and can provide early treatment for individuals as a result recovery can be faster.

It is believed that awareness can assist many with accessing service. Many individuals are unaware of how to access services. There is also a lack of access due to misinformation and cultural or language barriers. Let's talk about it. Live 5/18/20 at 12pm Pacific. Your mental health matters. Let's end the stigma.