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Mental Health Awareness Month: Make your mental health a priority“The past two years have been challenging for many of us. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused increased worry, stress and feelings of isolation. Now is the time to prioritize your mental health.” May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health wants to highlight the importance of checking in on yourself, and taking stock of how you are feeling and any symptoms you may be experiencing to determine if you need additional support. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), in 2020, approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. – 45.2 million or 18.3 percent – reported that the pandemic had a significant negative impact on their mental health. Similarly, approximately 1 in 5 adolescents ages 12 to 17 in the U.S. – 4.5 million or 18.3 percent – said the pandemic negatively affected their mental health “quite a bit or a lot.” “We likely will not understand the full impact of the pandemic on mental health and wellness for many years,” said Graham. “Even as vaccination rates rise, restrictions loosen and we return to more ‘normal’ activities, we may have mixed feelings, and experience increased stress and anxiety related to reentering society. Remember, everything you feel is completely valid, and if you are struggling – be sure to seek support.” Managing stressWhile you often cannot control the stressors in your life, like COVID-19, you can choose how to respond to them. NAMI offers the following coping strategies:
Devereux’s specialty mental health servicesIf you are struggling with a mental health challenge, it is important to remember that help is available. At Devereux, we remain committed to providing evidence-based, trauma-focused care to children, adolescents and adults with emotional and behavioral disorders in community and residential treatment settings across the country. We serve diagnoses, including:
“Mental health is just as important as physical health,” noted Graham. “We need to take care of ourselves, and offer support and encouragement to loved ones who may be having a tough time.” Learn more about Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health’s specialty mental health services.
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