May is Mental Health Month
By Dakota Priest, Community Health Leader
May is Mental Health Month. It is a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and advocate for those living with mental or behavioral health issues. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 57.8 million people live with a mental illness, or more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services states that 49.5% of adolescents have experienced a mental health disorder at some point in their lives. It is because of these growing numbers that it is more pertinent than ever to continue to raise awareness, educate ourselves, and celebrate recovery.
Healthy St. Pete would like to highlight upcoming Mental Health Month programs and events located throughout the City of St. Petersburg during the month of May:
- May 18th – NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group – Veterans
- May 20th – Stronger Communities: LGBTQ Suicide Prevention
- May 20th – Mind Power Family Wellness Expo
- May 21st – The Joy of Mental Health
- May 25th – NAMI Family Support Group
- May 30th – P.O.W.E.R. (Parents Offering Wisdom, Education, and Resources) Support Group
