May is National Mental Health Month. A whole month to celebrate mental health. So often we overlook our mental health. Maybe we don’t see it as being vital. Having a positive outlook or good mental health can improve our physical health. If you are struggling there is not shame in asking for help. So many people have undiagnosed mental health issues because of stigma, fear and buying into the whole "pull yourself up by the bootstrap" mentality. Getting help is not a sign of weakness - it is being courageous, giving priority to taking care of yourself and in turn helping those around you.A blog for occasional thoughts about improving relationships and increasing positive mental health. Or maybe just random flow of thoughts from Julie Fanning LCSW.
RANDOM QUOTE
" Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." ~ Mohandas K. Gandhi
Sunday, May 1, 2011
May is Mental Health Month
May is National Mental Health Month. A whole month to celebrate mental health. So often we overlook our mental health. Maybe we don’t see it as being vital. Having a positive outlook or good mental health can improve our physical health. If you are struggling there is not shame in asking for help. So many people have undiagnosed mental health issues because of stigma, fear and buying into the whole "pull yourself up by the bootstrap" mentality. Getting help is not a sign of weakness - it is being courageous, giving priority to taking care of yourself and in turn helping those around you.