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Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States since 1949 and was created by the Mental Health America organization.

If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want to harm yourself or others call 911. You can also contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text MHFA to 741741 to talk to a Crisis Text Line counselor.

When we hear the term “staying healthy,” we most often associate that with the physical, but your health is so much more; it’s also mental and spiritual! So being truly healthy means nourishing all three.

So many things may be on your mind during this trying time in the world – finances, not being able to work, loneliness and boredom from staying home, and taking care of your loved ones while maintaining “social distancing.”