Mental Health Awareness: 5 Resources for a Healthier Mind
There have always been issues surrounding the subject of mental health awareness. Never before has this issue been more prevalent since the onslaught of COVID-19. We are now dealing with feelings of isolation, anger, depression, anxiety, despair, loneliness, and various other mental health issues on a larger scale. Frontline workers are ever more prone to PTSD. We are seeing signs of more children with mental health crises.
The residual effect on mental health may last for quite some time after this dreaded virus subsides. Now is the time to educate ourselves on the importance of understanding mental health awareness and keeping ourselves educated with reputable resources to guide us.
Below are five websites that are geared toward our continued mental health awareness and education:
MentalHealth.gov is a “one-stop-shop” portal to U.S. government mental health and mental health problems information. MentalHealth.gov’s goal is to educate and guide:
- The general public
- Health and emergency preparedness professionals
- Policymakers
- Government and business leaders
- School systems
- Local communities
Information on this website is provided by:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- MedlinePlus and National Institutes of Health
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Youth.gov
2. National Alliance on Mental Health:
“NAMI provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.” As the nation’s largest grassroots mental health awareness organization, NAMI is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. There are many resources on their site to better educate you on the various aspects of mental illnesses and mental health.
3. National Institute of Mental Health:
NIMH wants to “..transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.” As the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders, the NIMH provides a wealth of public information resources. At the top of their home page, click on the “Mental Health Information” tab. There, you can click on various resources to read and download under “Health Topics,” “Statistics,” “Brochures and Fact Sheets,” “Help for Mental Illnesses,” “Clinical Trials,” and “Education and Awareness.”
4. Psychology Today:
Psychology Today first launched its magazine in 1967. Their online resource has gathered a group of renowned psychologists, academics, psychiatrists, and writers to contribute their thoughts and ideas. You have access to mental health articles on a variety of topics related to mental health awareness issues, educational resources, and a search tool to help you find a therapist by city or zip code
5. VeryWellMind.com:
Verywellmind, partnering with The Cleveland Clinic (the #2 rated hospital in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report). The site states that “VerywellMind is a trusted and compassionate online resource that provides the guidance you need to improve your mental health and find balance. Our library of more than 4,000 pieces of content, created and refined over the past 20+ years, has been written by more than 100 healthcare professionals and industry experts, including experienced doctors, therapists, and social workers, and then vetted by board-certified physicians. We give you the resources you need to feel happy and healthy.” There is a comprehensive Mental Health A-Z index for ease-of-use in information on mental health awareness, and a variety of mental health issues.
These are five very informative, reputable websites for your mental health awareness needs. Stay informed by signing up for their free e-newsletters and articles. Stay well, and stay informed! May is Mental Health Awareness Month; however, every month (and every day), we should educate ourselves and others on the importance of mental health to achieving and maintaining an abundant life.
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