May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and during this time, members of the mental health community across the country are not only working to educate, but are also redoubling their efforts to help the one in five Americans who experience a mental health condition. Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and many other psychological, behavioral or emotional stress disorders affect the quality of life, employability or integration into society for these individuals. Organizers will spread the word on early intervention and screening that can begin the healing and recovery process and provide long-lasting results. Mental Health Awareness Month is meant to set the record straight and to pull back the cloak of silence and stigma that keeps people from seeking treatment. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers individuals and family members who are looking for treatment programs a confidential online resource and the Behavioral Health Treatment Services locator allows people to quickly find their closest resource for treatment and support for substance abuse, addiction or mental illness. Both of these services can be accessed by following the links included with this story on our website.
