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This year’s theme for Mental Health Month is \"Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World.\"<\/h3>\n

The world is constantly changing – for better or for worse – and it can be overwhelming to deal with everything going on around you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We know relationships and the pressures of work and school can impact your mental well-being,but it can be less obvious when the world around you is the root cause of issues. Politics, climate change, the economy, and other factors that can feel out of your control play a role in a person’s mindset.<\/p>\n

While society is getting more comfortable discussing mental health, it can still be hard to know “Where to Start” when it comes to taking care of your own well-being.<\/p>\n

This May, through new resources, we will help you:<\/h4>\n

•Learn how modern life affects mental health with new tools to navigate our changing world.<\/p>\n

•Act by building your coping toolbox so you can manage stress, difficult emotions, and challenging situations.<\/p>\n

•Advocate to improve mental health for yourself, your friends and family, and your community.<\/p>\n

2024: Join Us<\/b><\/h4>\n

When posting on Social Media, use Hashtags: <\/b>#WhereToStart #MentalHealthMonth #StrikeOut Stigma<\/p>\n

Follow Us On Social Media: <\/b><\/p>\n

Facebook<\/a>  |  Instagram <\/a> |  LinkedIn<\/a>  |  Tiktok<\/a>  |  YouTube<\/a>  |  X<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Come to our events this month. <\/strong><\/h6>\n

The list of activities can be found here.<\/strong><\/p>\n

ACCESS TO TOOLS: Download the Toolkit for use in the office, at home, or school. <\/b><\/p>\n

https:\/\/mhanational.org\/mental-health-month<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

•To fully understand how the world around us affects mental health, it is important to know what factors are at play – some of which an individual can change, such as screen time, and others that may be outside of their control, like access to basic resources or current events.<\/p>\n

•Social drivers of health include economic status,education, your neighborhood, social inclusion,and access to resources like nutritious food,health care, green space, and transportation. All of these factors can have a far-reaching impact on not just your physical health, but also your mental health.Loneliness, current events, technology, and social drivers are having an impact on the mentalwell-being of Americans, but there are protective measures that can prevent mental health conditions from developing or keep symptoms from becoming worse or severe.<\/p>\n

•Navigating uncertainty and fear about what is happening in the world and what the future holds can feel overwhelming, but no one has to suffer in silence. There is hope.<\/p>\n

Mental Health America is proud to have founded in 1949 what is now known as Mental Health Month.<\/h4>\n

** Note: State Representative Chris Campbell authored a Bill that was passed on January 11, 2024 designating May as Mental Health Awareness Month in the State of Indiana.<\/p>\n

Every May, we come together with millions of Americans to continue the tradition of promoting awareness, offering vital resources and education, and advocating for the mental health and well-being of everyone.<\/p>\n

Being able to maintain good mental health is essential to each and every individual’s overall health and well-being. Mental health conditions are common, manageable, and treatable.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Facts on mental health<\/h6>\n